Lowther Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA3 8EJ 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 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 8LG, CA3 8EU, CA3 8JU, CA3 8LP, CA3 8DA, CA3 8LX, CA3 8DB, CA3 8ES, CA3 8HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA3 8EJ 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 8EJ, 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 1957.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2374.9% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowther Street has the highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 968.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Lowther Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £273,500 | 2016-08-22 | £365,009 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 374 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaten By Monsters | 9 Devonshire Street | 26 yd | |
| Printyard | 5-6 Old Post Office Court | 30 yd | |
| Celebrations /Cafe Bar Royale | Celebrations /Cafe Bar Royale, 10-14 Bank Street | 54 yd | |
| The Last Zebra | The Last Zebra, 6 Lowther Street | 87 yd | |
| Stanley's Bar and Restaurant Ltd | 6a Lowther Street | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Britannia | Club Britannia, 35 Lowther Street | 16 yd | |
| The Thin White Duke | Thin White Duke, 1 Devonshire Street | 20 yd | |
| The Fat Gadgie | 5 Devonshire Street | 23 yd | |
| Le Gall | Maggie Elliott And The Three Sisters, 7 Devonshire Street | 29 yd | |
| Paradiso Bar and Lounge Ltd | 8-10 Devonshire Street | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Box & Eats 'N' Treats | The Exchange, Lonsdale Street | 101 yd | |
| Warwick Fish & Chips | 3 Warwick Road | 104 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | Flat, 16 Crosby Street | 107 yd | |
| Base Express | Pizza Base, 8 The Crescent | 199 yd | |
| Top Stop Takeaway | 3 Botchergate | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Victoria Viaduct | 155 yd | |
| Thai Market Ltd | 4 Market Street | 435 yd | |
| Polish Shop Dino | 2 Tower Court, West Tower Street | 468 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 482 yd | |
| Madinah Mini Market | 131 Botchergate | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 250 yd |
| The Brickhouse (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Carlisle College VICTORIA PLACE | 450 yd | |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 526 yd |
| Trinity Leisure Centre STRAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Bitts Park CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 712 yd |
| Swifts Golf Course (Closed) | golf | 763 yd |
| Newman Catholic School NEWMAN LODGE NEWMAN LODGE LISMORE PLACE | grass pitches | 774 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.