Tribune Drive is in Houghton, Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA3 0LF is located in the Houghton and Irthington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tribune Drive, Houghton, Carlisle, CA3 0LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 0LE, CA3 0LG, CA3 0NU, CA3 0NT, CA3 0LU, CA3 0LD, CA3 0LR, CA3 0LB, CA3 0LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA3 0LF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.3% | 48.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CA3 0LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 22.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 59.6% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 52.1% | 51.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.1% | 25.7% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 37.2% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.7% | 88.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 92.8% | 95% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 95% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tribune Drive was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the Belah average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tribune Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Belah and the 454th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 109.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Tribune Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-31 | £239,556 |
| 132 Tribune Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-09 | £227,158 |
| 117 Tribune Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-08 | £213,682 |
| 173 Tribune Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2023-04-26 | £387,413 |
| 124 Tribune Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-04-26 | £248,490 |
CA3 0LF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CA3 0LF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton CofE School Jackson Road , Houghton CA3 0PA | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Junior School Liddle Close , Lowry Hill CA3 0DU | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Hether Drive , Lowry Hill CA3 0ES | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,941 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 | 3,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,560 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge on the Green | 27 The Green | 553 yd | |
| The Topiary Coffee Shop | Houghton Hall Garden Centre, Houghton | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Post Office & C Stores | Houghton Post Office & C Stores, 39 The Green | 347 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton Ce School | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Houghton Village Green Houghton Road | grass pitches | 404 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 | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.