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About

Brampton ward covers a largely rural expanse in the northern part of the Cumberland local government area. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, scattered residential properties, and significant tracts of bushland, including parts of the Cumberland State Forest. The Hawkesbury River forms a natural boundary to the north, influencing the area's geography and land use patterns. Settlement is primarily concentrated in the small villages and rural residential estates scattered throughout the ward.

The area maintains a distinct semi-rural character, with agriculture and equestrian activities being common land uses. The historic town of Wisemans Ferry, situated on the Hawkesbury, serves as a focal point for the community and visitors. This location is the site of one of the oldest operating ferry crossings in Australia, connecting the area to the Central Coast. The ward's road network, including the winding Wisemans Ferry Road, links these dispersed communities to larger urban centres.

Area overview

On average Brampton has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brampton is £43,335 per year. The median sale price in Brampton is £215,000 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £139,000 and £328,500. There are 5 schools in Brampton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Brampton is home to around 5,544 people, with a population density of about 27.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brampton Population
5,544
Population density
27.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.47(-13%)
Public order
8.3(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-60%)
Other theft
2.89(-56%)
Drugs
2.71(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,332
96.16%
Other White
78
1.41%
Irish
26
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.25%
Total population: 5,545

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,524
32.16%
Level 3 (A level)
837
17.66%
No qualifications
819
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
656
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
487
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 4,739

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,080
41.3%
Owns with a mortgage
593
22.68%
Other social rented
422
16.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
363
13.88%
Other forms of private rent
84
3.21%
Total households: 2,615

Property prices in Brampton

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £194
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £139K – £329K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Brampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,500 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brampton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£350,000£239
Semi-Detached13£190,000£219
Terraced11£147,500£155
Flats6£98,750£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brampton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brampton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£58,250£148,000£103,250
2017£279,750£77,000£140,500£102,000
2018£240,000£63,000£150,000£110,000
2019£248,000£80,750£146,000£126,281
2020£276,000£90,000£129,950£123,750
2021£310,475£87,000£175,000£155,000
2022£359,950£79,000£187,000£142,500
2023£355,750£83,500£177,000£128,510
2024£307,500£126,000£180,000£132,775
2025£367,500£85,000£223,750£120,000
2026£375,000£75,250£188,500£148,725
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brampton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brampton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£85£129£114
2017£198£124£134£110
2018£181—£133£110
2019£201£128£158£135
2020£200£93£134£123
2021£206£139£173£167
2022£218£130£196£157
2023£229£131£186£148
2024£254£155£181£150
2025£247£147£210£146
2026£241£122£219£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brampton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brampton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,186
Band H£5,023

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Brampton ward.

Local councillors

Mike Mitchelson

Brampton - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative