Eden Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA3 9LQ 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 Eden Street, Carlisle, CA3 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 9LH, CA3 9LN, CA3 9JL, CA3 9LG, CA3 9LE, CA3 9LF, CA3 9LR, CA3 9LA, CA3 9LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA3 9LQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62.4% | 62.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 11.1% |
| Male | 37.6% | 37.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -11.1% |
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 | 27.2% | 22.2% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 23.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 27.1% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 18.0% |
| Widowed | 24.3% | 24.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 18.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (47.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 19.1% | 14.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -33.8% |
| Good health | 26% | 33.3% | 7.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 39.3% | 31.9% | -7.4% | 12.7% | 19.2% |
| Bad health | 14.5% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around CA3 9LQ this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 29% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 20.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96% | 93.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.7% | 37.2% | -22.5% |
| Christian | 77.6% | 46.2% | 31.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eden Street was 106.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eden Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Botcherby and the 153rd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Edentown Court Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2025-02-25 | £117,763 |
| Flat 9 Edentown Court Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-05-04 | £115,653 |
| Flat 5 Edentown Court Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-11-12 | £113,547 |
| Flat 1 Edentown Court Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-08-25 | £134,322 |
| Flat 8 Edentown Court Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-01-22 | £135,497 |
CA3 9LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belah Primary School Eden Street , CA3 9JZ | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix Primary School Church Street , CA3 9DW | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Hether Drive , Lowry Hill CA3 0ES | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Junior School Liddle Close , Lowry Hill CA3 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,222 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 | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Rickerby , CA3 9AA | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 897 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Preparatory School St Ann's Hill , CA3 9PL | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria Institute of the Arts Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 897 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 720 yd | |
| Spider & Fly | The Hour Glass, 1 Scotland Road | 720 yd | |
| Starbucks (the Works) - Uni of Cumbria | University Of Cumbria, Brampton Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Inn, 23 Scotland Road | 598 yd | |
| Crown And Thistle | 53 Church Street | 756 yd | |
| Carlisle Cricket Club | Eden Lawn Tennis Club, Brampton Road | 923 yd | |
| Gosling Bridge Inn | Gosling Bridge Inn And Premier Lodge, Kingstown Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sunrise Takeaway | 57 Scotland Road | 538 yd | |
| The Fryery | 53 Scotland Road | 546 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Shop, 1a Kingmoor Road | 626 yd | |
| New Tasty's Chinese Takeaway | New Tasty's Chinese Takeaway, 9 Scotland Road | 720 yd | |
| Joys | 11 Scotland Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd, Scotland Road | 585 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd, Kingstown Road | 707 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Ltd, Kingstown Road | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksfield CALDEW CLOSE | grass pitches | 133 yd |
| Belah School (Closed) Eden Street | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Austin Friars ETTERBY SCAUR | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Briar Bank BRIAR BANK | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Briar Bank Briar Bank | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Torias Leisure Club (Closed) 18-32 18-32 Scotland Road | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Carlisle) KINGSTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Glebeland Playing Field Church Street | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Sheepmount Athletics Stadium MAYORS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Eden Lawn Tennis Club BRAMPTON ROAD | tennis courts | 846 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.