Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

DACRE ROAD, CA8 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

327

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA8 1BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CA8 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £118k 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 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Dacre Road, 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. 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 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £118k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00097046 (shared with 8 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 1BP. 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

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
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

£ 120,000

7 sales · Mean £ 120,428

Semi-Detached

£ 129,950

5 sales · Mean £ 130,500

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

CA8 1BP has low crime rates — 20 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 offences27
Public order7
Other theft3
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Brampton Primary School

Good202 pupils0.6 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 Mews0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Capon Tree Cafe0.8 km
  • Berrys Tearoom0.7 km
  • Brampton Supper Club1.0 km
  • Off the Wall0.8 km
  • Star Anise0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Brampton Co-op0.7 km
  • Spar Store0.7 km
  • Spar Store0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Brampton Rooster0.7 km
  • Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Berti's Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Ayaan Kitchen LTD0.7 km
  • Brampton Tandoori0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Colin Moore Butchers Ltd0.7 km
  • Cranstons Ltd0.8 km
  • All Things Tea0.7 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd0.8 km
  • Half Moon Wholefoods0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Nags Head0.8 km
  • Howard Arms Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Cumbria)2.8 km
  • Wetheral9.7 km
  • Carlisle14.3 km