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Living in Brampton (Carlisle): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brampton (Carlisle) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Brampton (Carlisle) most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 48/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the CA8 postcode district. The CA8 district averages 37/100, putting Brampton (Carlisle) 8 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 70 points above the CA8 district's 20/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA8 postcode district.

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Brampton (Carlisle) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 223 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 58 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Drugs 16 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 56 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Garth Gardens 37 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 27 crimes
  3. 3 Howard Gardens 24 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 6.8 µg/m³
84
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Brampton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • William Howard SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary8.7 mi
Hexham General Hospital24.8 mi
Community Paramedic Service40.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,474 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
90
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 172 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed2.7%Retired33.4%Student3.2%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary30.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership61.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Cumberland · 2026-27
A £1,674
B £1,953
C £2,232
D £2,511
E £3,069
F £3,627
G £4,185
H £5,022
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Brampton 1.4 mi
Wetheral 5.5 mi
Carlisle 8.6 mi
J43 M6 6.7 mi
J43 M6 6.9 mi
J42 M6 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £197,500 30
Detached £390,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£101k £195k £293k £387k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hayton (Carlisle) 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oldwall 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Warwick Bridge 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Heads Nook 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wetheral 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Scotby 56 6.6 mi away ⇄
Cumwhinton 46 7.0 mi away ⇄
Gilsland 41 7.4 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Carlisle) 60 7.4 mi away ⇄
Carlisle 58 8.7 mi away ⇄
Harker 30 9.0 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 9.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brampton (Carlisle) a nice place to live?

Brampton (Carlisle) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brampton (Carlisle) is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brampton (Carlisle)?

Brampton (Carlisle) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 402 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brampton (Carlisle)?

Among the top-rated schools in Brampton (Carlisle) are Brampton Primary School and William Howard School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Brampton (Carlisle) in total.

What are house prices like in Brampton (Carlisle)?

The current median house price in Brampton (Carlisle) is £197,500, around 31% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brampton (Carlisle) in context

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Postcode districts in Brampton (Carlisle)

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