Finn Avenue is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 7BN is located in the Denton Holme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finn Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 7BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 7BJ, CA2 7BL, CA2 5UR, CA2 5WG, CA2 7BB, CA2 7BE, CA2 5UJ, CA2 5UP, CA2 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA2 7BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 40.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 29.6% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 19.6% | 14.2% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.8% | 46.2% | 11.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 21.3% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -12.3% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 21.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CA2 7BN this area, 35.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 35.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 10.6% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 21.2% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 100% | 91.4% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 84.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 82.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 36.7% | 13.5% | 23.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finn Avenue was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.7% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finn Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Castle and the 240th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Finn Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2025-01-31 | £63,882 |
| 45 Finn Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-07-03 | £119,658 |
| 4 Finn Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2024-02-16 | £71,225 |
| 67 Finn Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2022-02-04 | £117,158 |
| 8 Finn Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2021-11-26 | £95,102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Junior School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 4,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 912 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,020 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Viceroy | Unit 6, Linton House, Shaddongate | 334 yd | |
| Bobbin Coffee Shop | Linton Tweeds Ltd, Shaddon Mil, Shaddongate | 346 yd | |
| Restore (Cumbria) Community | Coleridge House, Shaddongate | 488 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, De Quincey House, Shaddongate | 497 yd | |
| Costa | Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Source Collective | Atlas Works, Nelson Street | 433 yd | |
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 483 yd | |
| The Boardroom | The Boardroom, 8 Paternsoter Row | 828 yd | |
| Tribe Bar Ltd | Dacre Road | 914 yd | |
| Abstrakt | Ground Floor And Basement, 6-8 Fisher Street | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Palace | Robinsons Fish Fryer Ltd, 63 Wigton Road | 280 yd | |
| Chutneys | Chutney's, 51 Wigton Road | 280 yd | |
| The Fryery | Middleham Butchers, 23 Newtown Road | 397 yd | |
| Imon Tandoori | 31 John Street | 431 yd | |
| Lucky Chop Suey House | Lucky Chop Suey House, 49 Newtown Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 312 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Dalston Road | 366 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Church Street | 406 yd | |
| Spar Store | 63-69 Newtown Road | 556 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 641 yd |
| Willowholme WILLOW HOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| St Bedes Roman Catholic Primary School STRATHCLYDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Heysham Park / Beckfield (Closed) Creighton Avenue | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| St James' Park RICHARDSON STREET | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 962 yd |
| Newtown School NEWTOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.