Belah Road is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA3 9TH 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 Belah Road, Carlisle, CA3 9TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 9TL, CA3 9TQ, CA3 9TG, CA3 9TJ, CA3 9TW, CA3 9TF, CA3 9TN, CA3 9TD, CA3 9TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA3 9TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 30% | 34.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 45.9% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 41.9% | 41.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 23.4% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 15.1% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 19.7% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 20.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 95% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.5% | 94.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 93.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belah Road was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% higher than the Belah average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belah Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Belah and the 328th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Belah Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2010-02-26 | £171,248 |
CA3 9TH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Hether Drive , Lowry Hill CA3 0ES | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingmoor Junior School Liddle Close , Lowry Hill CA3 0DU | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton CofE School Jackson Road , Houghton CA3 0PA | 3out of 4 | 2,326 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 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 5,066 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 | 578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 4,623 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosling Bridge Inn | Gosling Bridge Inn And Premier Lodge, Kingstown Road | 769 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | Crown Inn, 23 Scotland Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 103-105 Kingstown Road | 572 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | Shop, 1a Kingmoor Road | 663 yd | |
| New Sunrise Takeaway | 57 Scotland Road | 901 yd | |
| The Fryery | 53 Scotland Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Ltd, Kingstown Road | 470 yd | |
| Morrisons | Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd, Kingstown Road | 621 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd, Scotland Road | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Bank BRIAR BANK | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Clarksfield CALDEW CLOSE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Belah School (Closed) Eden Street | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Briar Bank Briar Bank | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Austin Friars ETTERBY SCAUR | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Carlisle) KINGSTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Kingmoor Junior School LIDDLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Torias Leisure Club (Closed) 18-32 18-32 Scotland Road | health and fitness suite | 1,047 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.