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CA8 1BD

Union Lane

Brampton

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Overview

Postcode CA8 1BD is located in a rural town, within the Brampton ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Brampton & Irthing area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brampton & Irthing is £43,335 per year. The nearest station is Brampton (Cumbria), about 1.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Murray Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Brampton & Irthing has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Brampton & Irthing has a high crime rate, with approximately 76 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.7%

Approximately 27.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Brampton & Irthing is £43,335 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA8 1BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Brampton & Irthing near CA8 1BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brampton (Cumbria) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA8 1BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMurray ParkSmallWalking directions to Murray Park

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
3,095 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.86(+10%)
Public order
15.05(+49%)
Other crime
4.3(+73%)
Other theft
3.58(-46%)
Drugs
3.58(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
98.18%
Irish
2
0.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Other White
1
0.3%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
32.89%
No qualifications
51
17.11%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.74%
Apprenticeship
31
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
49.72%
Other social rented
46
25.99%
Owns with a mortgage
27
15.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.65%
Social rents from council
3
1.69%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Brampton

Median price£212,500
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £288K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £187 per square foot) in Brampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £695,000.

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£292,500£225
Semi-Detached12£213,750£199
Terraced16£145,250£156
Flats5£110,000£121

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£240,000£61,500£147,000£109,500
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£350,000£87,500£222,500£125,000
2026£270,000£118,000£145,000£147,500
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£88£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£168£205£139
2026£215£171£199£168
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA8 1BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA8 1BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 20262, Croft House, Main Street, Brampton, CA8 1SGDetachedFreehold£680,000
21 Feb 20253B, Mark Terrace, Brampton, CA8 1SDFlatsFreehold£72,000
21 Feb 20253A, Mark Terrace, Brampton, CA8 1SDTerracedLeasehold£72,000
13 Feb 20251, Mark Terrace, Brampton, CA8 1SDTerracedFreehold£100,000
27 Nov 20257, Hadrian Court, Union Lane, Brampton, CA8 1BBFlatsLeasehold£128,000

Schools

In the CA8 1BD postcode area, located within Brampton & Irthing, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA8 1BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBrampton Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryWilliam Howard SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableKirby Moor SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA8 1BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA8 1BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparMain Street, Brampton, CA8 1SBWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miSpar28 Market Place, Brampton, CA8 1RWWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food1-7 Main Street, Brampton, CA8 1RSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA8 1BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Mitchelson

Brampton - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Julie Minns

Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarlisleE14001152
WardBramptonE05014176
ParishBramptonE04002449
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brampton & IrthingE02003988
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 002BE01019201
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced2016-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CA8 1BD

Is CA8 1BD (Brampton & Irthing) safe?

The area around CA8 1BD records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CA8 1BD?

The median sale price around CA8 1BD in Brampton & Irthing is £212,500 (about £187 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA8 1BD?

There are 3 schools close to CA8 1BD, including Brampton Primary School (Good), William Howard School (Good) and Kirby Moor School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA8 1BD?

CA8 1BD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,219 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA8 1BD (Brampton & Irthing) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA8 1BD is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Mitchelson (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.