Marlborough Gardens is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA3 9NQ 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 Marlborough Gardens, Carlisle, CA3 9NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 9ND, CA3 9NL, CA3 9NH, CA3 9NJ, CA3 9NF, CA3 9NN, CA3 9NE, CA3 9NP, CA3 9LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA3 9NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 52% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CA3 9NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 23% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 59.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 45.2% | 43.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 39.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 10.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 4.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 49.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 97.4% | 91.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 92.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Gardens was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the Belah average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Belah and the 342nd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Marlborough Gardens, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £276,250 | 2009-03-20 | £418,432 |
| 14A Marlborough Gardens, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-08-21 | £347,561 |
| 16 Marlborough Gardens, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2002-10-25 | £527,279 |
| 16 Marlborough Gardens, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-03-28 | £431,289 |
CA3 9NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwix Primary School Church Street , CA3 9DW | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belah Primary School Eden Street , CA3 9JZ | - not rated | 915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 1,512 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 | 1,529 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Rickerby , CA3 9AA | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community 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 | 693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Institute of the Arts Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 693 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Preparatory School St Ann's Hill , CA3 9PL | - not rated | 902 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 986 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,180 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 | 253 yd | |
| Spider & Fly | The Hour Glass, 1 Scotland Road | 253 yd | |
| TG Cafe | Dacre Road | 649 yd | |
| The Riverside | The Sands Centre, The Sands | 651 yd | |
| Starbucks (the Works) - Uni of Cumbria | University Of Cumbria, Brampton Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Inn, 23 Scotland Road | 346 yd | |
| Crown And Thistle | 53 Church Street | 457 yd | |
| Carlisle Cricket Club | Eden Lawn Tennis Club, Brampton Road | 492 yd | |
| Tribe Bar Ltd | Dacre Road | 649 yd | |
| Turf Tavern | Turf Tavern, Newmarket Road | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tasty's Chinese Takeaway | New Tasty's Chinese Takeaway, 9 Scotland Road | 253 yd | |
| Joys | 11 Scotland Road | 255 yd | |
| The Fryery | 53 Scotland Road | 407 yd | |
| New Sunrise Takeaway | 57 Scotland Road | 423 yd | |
| Pokey Parlour | Dacre Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd, Scotland Road | 428 yd | |
| Polish Shop Dino | 2 Tower Court, West Tower Street | 852 yd | |
| Thai Market Ltd | 4 Market Street | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Snowsports Club CAVENDISH TERRACE | ski slopes | 167 yd |
| Carlisle Cricket Club Cavendish Terrace | grass pitches, tennis courts | 289 yd |
| Eden Lawn Tennis Club BRAMPTON ROAD | tennis courts | 313 yd |
| Glebeland Playing Field Church Street | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Torias Leisure Club (Closed) 18-32 18-32 Scotland Road | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Sheepmount Athletics Stadium MAYORS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Bitts Park CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 601 yd |
| The Sands Centre THE SANDS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 617 yd |
| Swifts Golf Course (Closed) | golf | 774 yd |
| Clarksfield CALDEW CLOSE | grass pitches | 810 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% |
| Median download speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.