Caird Avenue is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA3 9RF is located in the Belah electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caird Avenue, Carlisle, CA3 9RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 9RZ, CA3 9SQ, CA3 9RQ, CA3 9SG, CA3 9SA, CA3 9RG, CA3 9RH, CA3 9RL, CA3 9SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA3 9RF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.1% | 47.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 38.3% | 39% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 45.3% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.8% | 37.4% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 26% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 14.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 11.4% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 28.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 92.5% | 90.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 90.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caird Avenue was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the Belah average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caird Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Belah and the 338th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Caird Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2013-09-16 | £155,930 |
| 1 Caird Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2013-07-05 | £153,215 |
| 8 Caird Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2009-01-23 | £175,985 |
| 1 Caird Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-05-04 | £164,434 |
| 8 Caird Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2004-09-10 | £183,420 |
CA3 9RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belah Primary School Eden Street , CA3 9JZ | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Hether Drive , Lowry Hill CA3 0ES | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Junior School Liddle Close , Lowry Hill CA3 0DU | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix Primary School Church Street , CA3 9DW | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,127 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 | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Rickerby , CA3 9AA | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,559 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 | 1,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's Preparatory School St Ann's Hill , CA3 9PL | - not rated | 325 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria Institute of the Arts Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,845 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | Crown Inn, 23 Scotland Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Gosling Bridge Inn | Gosling Bridge Inn And Premier Lodge, Kingstown Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | Shop, 1a Kingmoor Road | 384 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 103-105 Kingstown Road | 849 yd | |
| New Sunrise Takeaway | 57 Scotland Road | 972 yd | |
| The Fryery | 53 Scotland Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Ltd, Kingstown Road | 756 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd, Kingstown Road | 902 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd, Scotland Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Bank Briar Bank | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Austin Friars ETTERBY SCAUR | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Clarksfield CALDEW CLOSE | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Belah School (Closed) Eden Street | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Briar Bank BRIAR BANK | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Carlisle) KINGSTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Kingmoor Junior School LIDDLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Sheepmount Athletics Stadium MAYORS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Torias Leisure Club (Closed) 18-32 18-32 Scotland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,092 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 | 100.0% |
| 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.