Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

BECK RIGGS, CA8 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECK RIGGS, CA8 1AL.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA8 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CA8 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 43.4% year-on-year.

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

CA8 1AL is a mixed residential area on Beck Riggs in Brampton (Carlisle). Administratively it sits within Brampton ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

For families considering a move, CA8 1AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 43.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00097038 (shared with 6 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 1AL. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 78,000

3 sales · Mean £ 75,666

Semi-Detached

£ 169,750

8 sales · Mean £ 179,125

Detached

£ 206,000

2 sales · Mean £ 206,000

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

Crime around CA8 1AL is moderate at 58 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 offences93
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson10
Drugs8
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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William Howard School

Good1362 pupils0.2 km
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Brampton Primary School

Good202 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Scotch Arms Mews0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Capon Tree Cafe0.4 km
  • Berrys Tearoom0.4 km
  • Brampton Supper Club0.7 km
  • Off the Wall0.4 km
  • Star Anise0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Brampton Co-op0.5 km
  • Spar Store0.4 km
  • Spar Store0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Brampton Rooster0.5 km
  • Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Berti's Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.5 km
  • Brampton Tandoori0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Colin Moore Butchers Ltd0.4 km
  • Cranstons Ltd0.4 km
  • All Things Tea0.5 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd0.4 km
  • Half Moon Wholefoods0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Nags Head0.5 km
  • Howard Arms Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Cumbria)2.7 km
  • Wetheral8.9 km
  • Carlisle13.6 km