Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

HOWGILL WAY, CA8 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWGILL WAY, CA8 1AF.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CA8 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 54% social renting, CA8 1AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA8 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Howgill Way in Brampton (Carlisle). Administratively it sits within Brampton ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA8 1AF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k, down 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00097045 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA8 1AF. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 352,950

15 sales · Mean £ 354,640

Semi-Detached

£ 222,701

8 sales · Mean £ 204,837

Terraced

£ 105,000

1 sales · Mean £ 105,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA8 1AF has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Public order18
Drugs8
Other crime7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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William Howard School

Good1362 pupils0.4 km
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Brampton Primary School

Good202 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Scotch Arms Mews0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Capon Tree Cafe0.5 km
  • Berrys Tearoom0.6 km
  • Brampton Supper Club0.8 km
  • Off the Wall0.5 km
  • Star Anise0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Brampton Co-op0.6 km
  • Spar Store0.5 km
  • Spar Store0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Brampton Rooster0.6 km
  • Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Berti's Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.6 km
  • Brampton Tandoori0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Colin Moore Butchers Ltd0.6 km
  • Cranstons Ltd0.5 km
  • All Things Tea0.6 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd0.5 km
  • Half Moon Wholefoods0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Nags Head0.6 km
  • Howard Arms Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Cumbria)2.7 km
  • Wetheral8.6 km
  • Carlisle13.4 km