Kingstown Road is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA3 0BL is located in the Belah electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 0BJ, CA3 0BN, CA3 0FQ, CA3 0FW, CA3 0FS, CA3 0BW, CA3 0BP, CA3 0HS, CA3 0BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA3 0BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 34.3% | 36.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 46.7% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 3.6% | -7.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 52.8% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.4% | 11.4% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 5.5% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 39.9% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 87.4% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 97.7% | 87.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 86.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingstown Road was 243.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 428.2% higher than the Belah average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingstown Road has the highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Belah and the 43rd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 326 Kingstown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2000-11-17 | £439,785 |
CA3 0BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 61 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingmoor Junior School Liddle Close , Lowry Hill CA3 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Hether Drive , Lowry Hill CA3 0ES | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton CofE School Jackson Road , Houghton CA3 0PA | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackford CofE Primary School Blackford , CA6 4ES | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 3,719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 4,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 3,777 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 325 Kingstown Road | 52 yd | |
| McDonald's Drive Thru | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Grearshill Road | 168 yd | |
| Costa Limited | Unit E, Parkhouse Road | 300 yd | |
| Kingstown Chef | Kingstown Chef, 47 Millbrook Road | 328 yd | |
| Starbucks Drive Thru | 87b Kingstown Broadway | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosling Bridge Inn | Gosling Bridge Inn And Premier Lodge, Kingstown Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | Unit 4, 29 Parkhill Road | 458 yd | |
| Food @ Broadway | Site 39, Kingstown Industrial Estate | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit B1, Kingstown Retail Park, Parkhouse Road | 429 yd | |
| Asda Store | Asda Stores Ltd, Chandler Way | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Rennie School CALIFORNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Fitness Express At Carlisle (Closed) Parkhouse Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| California Road (Closed) California Road | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Kingmoor Junior School LIDDLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,018 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.