Laurel Close is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 7DL is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 2015-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laurel Close, Carlisle, CA2 7DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 7AG, CA2 7HZ, CA2 7AW, CA2 7AJ, CA2 7JA, CA2 7BG, CA2 7AF, CA2 7BD, CA2 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA2 7DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 49.7% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 43.4% | 50.3% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CA2 7DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 46.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 25.9% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 19.5% | 12.2% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 (69.6%) 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 | 38.8% | 43.5% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 26.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 24.2% | 8.4% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 4.6% | -6.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 18% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 21.9% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 13% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 29% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 84.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 89.9% | 78.4% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 78.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 16.2% | 6.0% | 10.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Close was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laurel Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Castle and the 171st highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Laurel Close, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2022-12-16 | £108,164 |
| 11 Laurel Close, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-11-28 | £105,877 |
| 1 Laurel Close, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-11-23 | £114,181 |
| 23 Laurel Close, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-11-08 | £103,801 |
| 9 Laurel Close, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2022-09-16 | £104,054 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Primary School Beaver Road , CA2 7PT | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Junior School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 1,601 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 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 4,454 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 | 1,095 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,699 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road | 141 yd | |
| Energi Trampoline Park Carlisle | Unit 2, Millrace Road | 444 yd | |
| Fuelled by Katie | Unit 1 Site 18, Willowholme Industrial Estate, Willowholme Road | 637 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, De Quincey House, Shaddongate | 692 yd | |
| The Viceroy | Unit 6, Linton House, Shaddongate | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 801 yd | |
| The Source Collective | Atlas Works, Nelson Street | 851 yd | |
| Tribe Bar Ltd | Dacre Road | 875 yd | |
| The Boardroom | The Boardroom, 8 Paternsoter Row | 995 yd | |
| Abstrakt | Ground Floor And Basement, 6-8 Fisher Street | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fryery | Middleham Butchers, 23 Newtown Road | 129 yd | |
| Lucky Chop Suey House | Lucky Chop Suey House, 49 Newtown Road | 161 yd | |
| China Palace | Robinsons Fish Fryer Ltd, 63 Wigton Road | 465 yd | |
| Chutneys | Chutney's, 51 Wigton Road | 465 yd | |
| The Frying Dutchmann Ltd | 153 Newtown Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 63-69 Newtown Road | 230 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Church Street | 469 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 650 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | 225-227 Newtown Road | 832 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Dalston Road | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowholme WILLOW HOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Heysham Park / Beckfield (Closed) Creighton Avenue | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Newtown School NEWTOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| St Bedes Roman Catholic Primary School STRATHCLYDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Creighton Rugby Football Club (Closed) Caxton Road | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 888 yd |
| Sheepmount Athletics Stadium MAYORS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,007 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.