Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

RIDGE VIEW, CA8 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGE VIEW, CA8 1AB.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CA8 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £167k 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 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Ridge View, 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 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 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00097048 (shared with 16 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 1AB. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Semi-Detached

£ 142,500

3 sales · Mean £ 137,816

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

CA8 1AB has low crime rates — 30 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 offences34
Public order8
Other theft4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Brampton Primary School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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William Howard School

Good1362 pupils0.8 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 Anise0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

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

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)2.5 km
  • Wetheral9.7 km
  • Carlisle14.4 km