Lowther Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA3 8DP 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 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 8ED, CA1 1JA, CA1 1EJ, CA1 1ER, CA3 8EQ, CA3 8DH, CA1 1HZ, CA3 8PL, CA1 1BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA3 8DP is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 39.5% | 43.1% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 60.5% | 56.9% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 CA3 8DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 64.8% | 65.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 16.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 37.3% | 50.2% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 27.7% | -13.1% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 17% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.1% | 14.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 14.3% | -8.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 38.5% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.8% | 85.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 84.1% | 81% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 81.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowther Street was 2244.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2998.8% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowther Street has the highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Botcherby and the highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Lowther Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2015-07-23 | £1,748,718 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix Primary School Church Street , CA3 9DW | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 220 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 654 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Rickerby , CA3 9AA | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS | - not rated | 288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 119 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 433 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB | - not rated | 553 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Academy 119 Warwick Road , CA1 1JZ | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria Institute of the Arts Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green (Sodexo Ltd) | Bowling Green Hostel, 90 Lowther Street | 6 yd | |
| Muffin Break Carlisle | Muffin Break Carlisle, 5 Grapes Lane | 73 yd | |
| Stick Bits Cafe | 21 Victoria Place | 77 yd | |
| Costa Limited | 13 Globe Lane | 80 yd | |
| Beauty and the Treat | 10-11 Earls Lane | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Howard Arms | Howard Arms, 107 Lowther Street | 49 yd | |
| Carlisle Ex-Servicemens Club Ltd | 1 Albert Street | 89 yd | |
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree, Lowther Street | 114 yd | |
| The Kings Head | Kings Head Inn, 29a Fisher Street | 219 yd | |
| Club Britannia | Club Britannia, 35 Lowther Street | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 3 Globe Lane | 80 yd | |
| The Pizza Box & Eats 'N' Treats | The Exchange, Lonsdale Street | 168 yd | |
| The Fryery | The Fryery, 29 Scotch Street | 173 yd | |
| Cumbria Roast Company | Bells Of Lazonby Ltd, 19 Fisher Street | 231 yd | |
| Romano Pizzeria | 55-56 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Market Ltd | 4 Market Street | 306 yd | |
| Polish Shop Dino | 2 Tower Court, West Tower Street | 334 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Victoria Viaduct | 364 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 658 yd | |
| Madinah Mini Market | 131 Botchergate | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brickhouse (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 90 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Carlisle College VICTORIA PLACE | 303 yd | |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Trinity Leisure Centre STRAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Bitts Park CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 503 yd |
| Swifts Golf Course (Closed) | golf | 529 yd |
| The Sands Centre THE SANDS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 558 yd |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 586 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 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 | 89.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.