CA8 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Dacre Road, 1.1km from Easby in Brampton (Carlisle). Administratively it sits within Brampton ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For families considering a move, CA8 1BW represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00097047 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DACRE ROAD, CA8 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DACRE ROAD, CA8 1BW.
340
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£ 38,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA8 1BW 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.
Area Character
CA8 1BW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA8 1BW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 119,950
3 sales · Mean £ 120,133
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA8 1BW has low crime rates — 35 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 Mews0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Capon Tree Cafe0.6 km
- Berrys Tearoom0.6 km
- Brampton Supper Club0.8 km
- Off the Wall0.6 km
- Star Anise0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Brampton Co-op0.6 km
- Spar Store0.5 km
- Spar Store0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Brampton Rooster0.6 km
- Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Berti's Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.6 km
- Brampton Tandoori0.6 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Colin Moore Butchers Ltd0.6 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.6 km
- All Things Tea0.6 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd0.6 km
- Half Moon Wholefoods0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nags Head0.7 km
- Howard Arms Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Cumbria)2.8 km
- Wetheral9.3 km
- Carlisle14.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CA81BW · Data under Open Government Licence