CA4 9PY is in Armathwaite, Carlisle and Westmorland And Furness district. CA4 9PY is located in the Alston and Fellside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Armathwaite, Carlisle, CA4 9PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA4 9PY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.9% | 47.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 21.8% | 32.5% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 46.9% | -14.3% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 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 | 44% | 50.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 40% | 31.1% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 14.1% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 CA4 9PY this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 20.3% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 40.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 100% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.6% | 96.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CA4 9PY was 4.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Alston and Fellside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CA4 9PY has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Alston and Fellside and the 31st lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge End Cottage, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-30 | £364,098 |
| Armathwaite Manor, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £1,420,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,474,053 |
| Gardeners Cottage, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2020-12-18 | £300,955 |
| Armathwaite Place, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2018-11-09 | £1,167,824 |
| Gardeners Cottage, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,200 | 2018-10-17 | £236,469 |
CA4 9PY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CA4 9PY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armathwaite School Armathwaite , Station Road CA4 9PW | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Hesket CofE School High Hesket , CA4 0HU | 4out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox and Pheasant | 34 yd | ||
| The Dukes Head | 334 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Armathwaite School | grass pitches | 812 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 | 66.7% |
| 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 | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.