CA8 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Morpeth Close, 0.8km 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 transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00097046 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORPETH CLOSE, CA8 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORPETH CLOSE, CA8 1DS.
327
39
£ 38,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA8 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA8 1DS — age 39, 77% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £167k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA8 1DS. The average age is 38.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 153,000
3 sales · Mean £ 159,666
Terraced
£ 142,000
2 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA8 1DS has low crime rates — 24 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 Mews0.7 km
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 Anise0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Brampton Co-op0.6 km
- Spar Store0.7 km
- Spar Store0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Brampton Rooster0.6 km
- Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Berti's Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.6 km
- Brampton Tandoori0.7 km
- + 1 more
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nags Head0.7 km
- Howard Arms Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brampton (Cumbria)2.5 km
- Wetheral9.7 km
- Carlisle14.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA81DS · Data under Open Government Licence