Postcode CA8 2DH is located in a remote rural village, within the Houghton and Irthington ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Brampton & Irthing area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brampton & Irthing is £43,335 per year. The nearest station is Brampton (Cumbria) located about 3.3 miles away.
Brampton & Irthing has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Brampton & Irthing has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
The average income per household in Brampton & Irthing is £43,335 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA8 2DH.
Brampton & Irthing near CA8 2DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brampton (Cumbria) located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Houghton and Irthington area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £223,750 |
| Terraced | 6 | £203,750 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton and Irthington
In the CA8 2DH postcode area, located within Brampton & Irthing, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA8 2DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Mallinson
Houghton and Irthington - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.