West Walls, Carlisle, CA3 8UF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA3 8UF is primarily male, with 63.3% 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	41.1%	36.7%	-4.4%	51.0%	-14.3%
Male	58.9%	63.3%	4.4%	49.0%	14.3%

Partnership Status

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 8UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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	60.9%	54.9%	-6.0%	37.9%	17.0%
Married: Opposite sex	20.5%	23.3%	2.8%	44.2%	-20.9%
Separated	5.1%	5.8%	0.7%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	11.1%	12.8%	1.7%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	2.4%	3.1%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.0%

Health

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	41.4%	35.6%	-5.8%	48.4%	-12.8%
Good health	41.1%	41.7%	0.6%	33.6%	8.1%
Fair health	9.7%	16.5%	6.8%	12.7%	3.8%
Bad health	5.4%	5%	-0.4%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.1%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.8%	11.2%	-3.6%	18.2%	-7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	8.5%	-6.7%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	15.5%	0.0%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	4.7%	2.0%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.5%	23.3%	4.8%	16.9%	6.4%
Degree or Similar	30.6%	34.5%	3.9%	33.8%	0.7%
Other	2.7%	2.3%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%
Chinese	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95.8%	91.7%	-4.1%	81.4%	10.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Arab	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% 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	94%	88.6%	-5.4%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	2.1%	2.9%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	2.9%	0.8%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	89.9%	-3.5%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0.9%	5.1%	4.2%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	1.4%	-1.9%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.2%	76.7%	-3.5%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Middle East	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	21.4%	13.5%	7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	44.1%	46.2%	-2.1%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	10%	6.0%	4.0%

Safety

Is West Walls Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Walls was 1754.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2117.7% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Walls has the 2nd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 2nd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 763.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CA3 8UF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on West Walls are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cumberland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for West Walls, Carlisle, CA3 8UF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA3 8UF

Average Price
£185,638

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£190,806

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£180,469

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Walls

Average Price
£191,131

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£187,893

Detached
£193,128

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£193,370

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West WallsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Resource Centre West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building	£149,000	2019-05-17	£179,078
Church House West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£149,000	2019-05-17	£193,128

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CA3 8UF

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	46
Other	37
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	22
Other	20
Manufacturing	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	7
Transport and storage	6
Education	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE	- not rated	851 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA	3out of 4	1,062 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB	3out of 4	1,342 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ	3out of 4	1,429 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS	3out of 4	1,477 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB	3out of 4	676 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY	3out of 4	1,151 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB	3out of 4	2,751 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL	2out of 4	3,342 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB	- not rated	213 yd	Higher education institutions	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ	- not rated	568 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB	- not rated	1,820 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE	3out of 4	2,357 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU	4out of 4	3,793 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Engine House	The Old Engine House, West Walls	34 yd
Cumbria Indoor Bowling Club	Cumbria Indoor Bowling Club, Viaduct Estate Road	94 yd
Caffe Nero	House of Fraser, 26-40 English Street	103 yd
Coffee Genius	Coffee Genius, 20-21 St Cuthberts Lane	123 yd
M & S Cafe	Marks & Spencer Plc, 42-56 English Street	155 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sportsman Inn	The Sportsman Inn, Heads Lane	67 yd
The Kings Head	Kings Head Inn, 29a Fisher Street	246 yd
The Boardroom	The Boardroom, 8 Paternsoter Row	251 yd
Mamoa Bar and Lounge	4 Carlyles Court	255 yd
The Fat Gadgie	5 Devonshire Street	282 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cumbria Roast Company	Bells Of Lazonby Ltd, 19 Fisher Street	257 yd
Romano Pizzeria	55-56 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street	314 yd
Asian Express	57-58 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street	314 yd
Coconut Tree	38 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street	314 yd
Greggs	3 Globe Lane	325 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Victoria Viaduct	195 yd
Lidl UK	Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street	290 yd
Thai Market Ltd	4 Market Street	354 yd
Polish Shop Dino	2 Tower Court, West Tower Street	379 yd
Farmfoods	44a Shaddongate	547 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET	swimming pool	144 yd
Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE	health and fitness suite	172 yd
Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD	indoor bowls	242 yd
The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	445 yd
The Brickhouse (Closed)	health and fitness suite	477 yd
Carlisle College VICTORIA PLACE		682 yd
Bitts Park CORPORATION ROAD	grass pitches, indoor tennis centre	691 yd
The Sands Centre THE SANDS	health and fitness suite, squash courts	821 yd
Swifts Golf Course (Closed)	golf	858 yd
Trinity Leisure Centre STRAND ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	868 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of CA3 8UF