Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

UNION LANE, CA8 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION LANE, CA8 1BB.

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Population

242

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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 1BB 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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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA8 1BB spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £129k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CA8 1BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Union Lane, 1.3km from Easby in Brampton (Carlisle). Administratively it sits within Brampton ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00097039 (shared with 43 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 1BB. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 129,950

5 sales · Mean £ 130,790

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

CA8 1BB has low crime rates — 47 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 offences110
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs8
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Brampton Primary School

Good202 pupils0.1 km
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William Howard School

Good1362 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Scotch Arms Mews0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Capon Tree Cafe0.2 km
  • Berrys Tearoom0.2 km
  • Brampton Supper Club0.4 km
  • Off the Wall0.2 km
  • Star Anise0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Brampton Co-op0.1 km
  • Spar Store0.2 km
  • Spar Store0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Brampton Rooster0.1 km
  • Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Berti's Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.2 km
  • Brampton Tandoori0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Colin Moore Butchers Ltd0.2 km
  • Cranstons Ltd0.2 km
  • All Things Tea0.2 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd0.2 km
  • Half Moon Wholefoods0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Cumbria)2.4 km
  • Wetheral9.2 km
  • Carlisle14.0 km