Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

DACRE ROAD, CA8 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DACRE ROAD, CA8 1BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

340

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA8 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CA8 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.

home £153,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA8 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Dacre Road, 0.9km from Easby in Brampton (Carlisle). Administratively it sits within Brampton ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

For families considering a move, CA8 1BS represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00097047 (shared with 9 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 1BS. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 153,000

2 sales · Mean £ 153,000

Semi-Detached

£ 114,000

1 sales · Mean £ 114,000

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

CA8 1BS has low crime rates — 21 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 offences33
Public order9
Other theft3
Burglary2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Brampton Primary School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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William Howard School

Good1362 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Scotch Arms Mews0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Capon Tree Cafe0.7 km
  • Berrys Tearoom0.6 km
  • Brampton Supper Club0.8 km
  • Off the Wall0.7 km
  • Star Anise0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Brampton Co-op0.6 km
  • Spar Store0.6 km
  • Spar Store0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Brampton Rooster0.6 km
  • Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Berti's Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.6 km
  • Brampton Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Colin Moore Butchers Ltd0.6 km
  • Cranstons Ltd0.7 km
  • All Things Tea0.6 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd0.7 km
  • Half Moon Wholefoods0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Nags Head0.7 km
  • Howard Arms Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Cumbria)2.6 km
  • Wetheral9.6 km
  • Carlisle14.3 km