Scotland Road is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA3 9HL is located in the Stanwix Urban electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Scotland Road, Carlisle, CA3 9HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 9DE, CA3 9HJ, CA3 9DB, CA3 9EQ, CA3 9HT, CA3 9HU, CA3 9EJ, CA3 9HH, CA3 9DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA3 9HL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 56.7% | 48.4% | -8.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 43.3% | 51.6% | 8.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 49.5% | 39.6% | -9.9% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 45.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 55% | 54.5% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 6.9% | 11% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 5.5% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 27.7% | 23.4% | -4.3% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 38.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 93% | 91.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 91.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scotland Road was 143.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Scotland Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 111th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £233,300 | 2025-03-24 | £229,211 |
| 93 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-02-23 | £273,214 |
| 77 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-12-16 | £292,904 |
| 79 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-17 | £302,293 |
| 91 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-06-26 | £270,763 |
CA3 9HL 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 student residents living in CA3 9HL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Hether Drive , Lowry Hill CA3 0ES | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Junior School Liddle Close , Lowry Hill CA3 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton CofE School Jackson Road , Houghton CA3 0PA | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 4,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanwix Tandoori Restaurant | Stanwix Tandoori, 11a Scotland Road | 388 yd | |
| Spider & Fly | The Hour Glass, 1 Scotland Road | 388 yd | |
| Starbucks (the Works) - Uni of Cumbria | University Of Cumbria, Brampton Road | 421 yd | |
| The Riverside | The Sands Centre, The Sands | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Inn, 23 Scotland Road | 226 yd | |
| Crown And Thistle | 53 Church Street | 317 yd | |
| Carlisle Cricket Club | Eden Lawn Tennis Club, Brampton Road | 497 yd | |
| Turf Tavern | Turf Tavern, Newmarket Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sunrise Takeaway | 57 Scotland Road | 131 yd | |
| The Fryery | 53 Scotland Road | 148 yd | |
| Joys | 11 Scotland Road | 386 yd | |
| New Tasty's Chinese Takeaway | New Tasty's Chinese Takeaway, 9 Scotland Road | 388 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Shop, 1a Kingmoor Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd, Scotland Road | 160 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd, Kingstown Road | 756 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Ltd, Kingstown Road | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torias Leisure Club (Closed) 18-32 18-32 Scotland Road | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Glebeland Playing Field Church Street | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Eden Lawn Tennis Club BRAMPTON ROAD | tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Belah School (Closed) Eden Street | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Clarksfield CALDEW CLOSE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Carlisle Snowsports Club CAVENDISH TERRACE | ski slopes | 667 yd |
| Carlisle Cricket Club Cavendish Terrace | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Sheepmount Athletics Stadium MAYORS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Briar Bank BRIAR BANK | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Carlisle) KINGSTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.