CA8 1DL is a safe, established residential area on Croft 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 1DL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00097047 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFT ROAD, CA8 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, CA8 1DL.
340
40
£ 38,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA8 1DL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 40, CA8 1DL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £140k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA8 1DL. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 103,500
4 sales · Mean £ 121,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA8 1DL has low crime rates — 42 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
Brampton Primary School
William Howard School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Scotch Arms Mews0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Capon Tree Cafe0.5 km
- Berrys Tearoom0.4 km
- Brampton Supper Club0.6 km
- Off the Wall0.5 km
- Star Anise0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Brampton Co-op0.4 km
- Spar Store0.4 km
- Spar Store0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Brampton Rooster0.4 km
- Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Berti's Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.4 km
- Brampton Tandoori0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Colin Moore Butchers Ltd0.4 km
- Cranstons Ltd0.5 km
- All Things Tea0.4 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd0.5 km
- Half Moon Wholefoods0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nags Head0.5 km
- Howard Arms Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Cumbria)2.5 km
- Wetheral9.5 km
- Carlisle14.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CA81DL · Data under Open Government Licence