CA8 1AX is a mixed residential area on Greencroft, 1.4km from Easby in Brampton (Carlisle). Administratively it sits within Brampton ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 65% 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: Average house prices are around £186k, up 35.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00097035 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENCROFT, CA8 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENCROFT, CA8 1AX.
332
57
£ 38,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA8 1AX 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.
Area Character
CA8 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 57, 65% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 35.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA8 1AX. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
13 sales · Mean £ 177,346
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA8 1AX 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.
school Local Schools
William Howard School
Brampton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Scotch Arms Mews0.3 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-op0.4 km
- Spar Store0.3 km
- Spar Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Brampton Rooster0.4 km
- Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Berti's Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.4 km
- Brampton Tandoori0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Colin Moore Butchers Ltd0.4 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.4 km
- All Things Tea0.4 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd0.4 km
- Half Moon Wholefoods0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nags Head0.4 km
- Howard Arms Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Cumbria)2.6 km
- Wetheral9.1 km
- Carlisle13.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CA81AX · Data under Open Government Licence