Wilson Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 7PD is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilson Street, Carlisle, CA2 7PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 7PA, CA2 7PB, CA2 7PF, CA2 7JL, CA2 7PE, CA2 7NT, CA2 7JJ, CA2 7LL, CA2 7PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA2 7PD is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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 | 50.7% | 46.1% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53.9% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 7PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 49.3% | 59.1% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 23.3% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 52.5% | 39.2% | -13.3% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35.8% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 19.8% | 10.2% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.4% | 13% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 41.4% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 13.3% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.4% | 78.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 69.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 8.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 17.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 69.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilson Street was 135.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilson Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Castle and the 116th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Wilson Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2025-02-13 | £71,000 |
| 26 Wilson Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-09-27 | £128,698 |
| 26 Wilson Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2023-11-30 | £130,224 |
| 23 Wilson Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-11-16 | £57,880 |
| 21 Wilson Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-06-08 | £76,540 |
CA2 7PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Vue Primary School Beaver Road , CA2 7PT | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Junior School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 1,605 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 | 1,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 4,931 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 | 1,576 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,782 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 | 374 yd | |
| Energi Trampoline Park Carlisle | Unit 2, Millrace Road | 680 yd | |
| Fuelled by Katie | Unit 1 Site 18, Willowholme Industrial Estate, Willowholme Road | 964 yd | |
| Belle Vue Church of the Nazarene | Churh of the Nazarene, 51 Moorhouse Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Dutchmann Ltd | 153 Newtown Road | 123 yd | |
| Thai Thai Takeaway Carlisle | Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway, 203 Newtown Road | 259 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese Takeaway | Golden City Chinese Takeaway, 141 Raffles Avenue | 271 yd | |
| Lucky Chop Suey House | Lucky Chop Suey House, 49 Newtown Road | 414 yd | |
| The Fryery | Middleham Butchers, 23 Newtown Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 63-69 Newtown Road | 321 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | 225-227 Newtown Road | 359 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Mccolls, 17 Shady Grove Road | 814 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Church Street | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown School NEWTOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Creighton Rugby Football Club (Closed) Caxton Road | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Heysham Park / Beckfield (Closed) Creighton Avenue | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| St Bedes Roman Catholic Primary School STRATHCLYDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Willowholme WILLOW HOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Spider Park MOORHOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 2.9% |
| 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.