Orton Road is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 7HA is located in the Yewdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orton Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 6JL, CA2 7EB, CA2 6JH, CA2 7DY, CA2 7ED, CA2 7EZ, CA2 7DX, CA2 6RS, CA2 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA2 7HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 55.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 44.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 7HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.7% 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 | 46.7% | 55.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 26.5% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 7.7% | -11.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.9% | 50.6% | 16.7% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32.8% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 11% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 4.3% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.1% | 24.2% | -26.9% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 27.8% | 16.8% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.2% | 14.8% | 12.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5% | 21.5% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 91.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 91.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 33.6% | 13.5% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orton Road was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Belle Vue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orton Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Belle Vue and the 392nd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Orton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2025-05-08 | £138,000 |
| 25 Orton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-01-12 | £173,186 |
| 56 Orton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-12-15 | £139,587 |
| 41 Orton Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-09-27 | £143,000 |
| 45 Orton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-12-02 | £163,805 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Infant School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Junior School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Primary School Beaver Road , CA2 7PT | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 5,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew School Dalston , CA5 7NN | 2out of 4 | 5,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,073 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,675 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 Reiver | Border Reiver, Holmrook Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renucci's | Renuccis, 18-20 Orton Road | 175 yd | |
| Dantes Fish and Chips | Dantes Fish & Chips, 18 Shady Grove Road | 192 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3-4 Old Raffles Parade | 262 yd | |
| Lucky 8 Chinese Takeaway | Dragon Inn Takeaway, 6-8 Balfour Road | 333 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese Takeaway | Golden City Chinese Takeaway, 141 Raffles Avenue | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | Mccolls, 17 Shady Grove Road | 192 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 33 Stonegarth | 724 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | 225-227 Newtown Road | 751 yd | |
| Spar Store | 63-69 Newtown Road | 904 yd | |
| Spar Store | 12 Hutton Way | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Roman Catholic Primary School STRATHCLYDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Heysham Park / Beckfield (Closed) Creighton Avenue | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Chances Park NEWTONRIGG | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Newtown School NEWTOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Newlaithes Junior School LANGRIGG ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Morton Park Primary School (Closed) Burnrigg | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Belle Vue Primary School BEAVER ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Morton Leisure Centre WIGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy WIGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Creighton Rugby Football Club (Closed) Caxton Road | grass pitches | 978 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.