CA8 1AP is a safe, established residential area on The Hillside, 1.5km from Easby in Brampton (Carlisle). Administratively it sits within Brampton ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA8 1AP 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00097049 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HILLSIDE, CA8 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HILLSIDE, CA8 1AP.
255
41
£ 38,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA8 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in CA8 1AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA8 1AP. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA8 1AP has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
William Howard School
Brampton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Scotch Arms Mews0.4 km
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 Anise0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Brampton Co-op0.5 km
- Spar Store0.4 km
- Spar Store0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Brampton Rooster0.5 km
- Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Berti's Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.5 km
- Brampton Tandoori0.4 km
- + 1 more
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nags Head0.5 km
- Howard Arms Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Cumbria)2.7 km
- Wetheral9.0 km
- Carlisle13.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA81AP · Data under Open Government Licence