Sycamore Drive, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5NZ

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Sycamore Drive is in Longtown, Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA6 5NZ is located in the Longtown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.

StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Drive, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CA6 5WF, CA6 5NT, CA6 5WE, CA6 5XD, CA6 5NS, CA6 5UG, CA6 5NU, CA6 5XJ, CA6 5NR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA6 5NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.8%	50.3%	2.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	52.2%	49.7%	-2.5%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	27.9%	36.6%	8.7%	37.9%	-1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	50.9%	44.2%	-6.7%	44.2%	0.0%
Separated	3%	3.1%	0.1%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	9.1%	6.8%	-2.3%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	9.1%	9.2%	0.1%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	40.3%	42%	1.7%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	34%	37.8%	3.8%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	17.6%	16%	-1.6%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	5.1%	3.6%	-1.5%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	3%	0.6%	-2.4%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 CA6 5NZ this area, 29.5% 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 14.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.2%	29.5%	-9.7%	18.2%	11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	13.9%	-1.6%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	16.9%	1.1%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	3%	10.5%	7.5%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	12.2%	3.5%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	10.2%	14.2%	4.0%	33.8%	-19.6%
Other	7.5%	2.7%	-4.8%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.2%	97.8%	-0.4%	81.4%	16.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	95.8%	97.8%	2.0%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	2.4%	1.9%	-0.5%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	97.5%	1.7%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.6%	76.7%	-9.1%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	30.5%	13.5%	17.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.4%	37.2%	1.2%
Christian	54.7%	46.2%	8.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Sycamore Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Drive was 22.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% higher than the Houghton and Irthington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sycamore Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Houghton and Irthington and the 241st lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CA6 5NZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sycamore Drive are based on 69 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cumberland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sycamore Drive, Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5NZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA6 5NZ

Average Price
£175,332

Semi-Detached
£180,777

Terraced
£156,822

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Drive

Average Price
£177,703

Semi-Detached
£182,837

Terraced
£160,697

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Sycamore Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-11-22	£171,430
41 Sycamore Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£169,500	2024-09-24	£174,514
11 Sycamore Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,710	2024-03-31	£162,942
31 Sycamore Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-02-19	£164,773
15 Sycamore Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£128,000	2023-09-01	£138,667

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Employment

CA6 5NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 CA6 5NZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	15
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	8
Education	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Other	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longtown Primary School Mary Street , Longtown CA6 5UG	3out of 4	263 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lunch Box	Lunch Box, 4 Swan Street	356 yd
The Sycamore Tree	The Sycamore Tree, 40-42 Bridge Street	395 yd
C&D Canteens / Spice	C & D Farmers Mart, Townfoot, Longtown	595 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Globe Tavern	Globe Tavern, Bank Street		453 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kingsland Chinese Take Away	Kingsland Take Away, 33-35 Bridge Street	361 yd
Spice Fusion	5 Swan Street	379 yd
Classic Pizza	Classic Pizza, 14 High Street	415 yd
Take Your Seat Catering	14 High Street	418 yd
The Esk Cafe	Border Cod, 4 English Street	526 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Spar	Spar Store, 4 Netherby Street		297 yd
Spar	25 Bridge Street		326 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lochinvar School Swimming Pool (Closed)	swimming pool	152 yd
Longtown Primary School	grass pitches	164 yd
Lochinvar Playing Fields MOOR CRESCENT	grass pitches	237 yd
Lochinvar LOCHINVAR CLOSE	grass pitches	512 yd
Longtown Memorial Hall Community Centre ARTHURET ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	683 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.97 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.