CA8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CA8 district covers Brampton (Cumberland), Wetheral, Haltwhistle. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£219k
England £300k
Recorded crime
60
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£32,692
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
82%
of homes
Council tax
£2,288
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
16 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CA8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£315k
Semi-detached
£214k
Terraced
£152k
Primary schools in CA8
- Brampton Primary School · CA8 1BZ · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 45% in England
- Castle Carrock School · CA8 9LU · Good (2023) · Top 43% in England
- Gilsland CofE Primary School · CA8 7AA · Good (2022)
- Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School · CA8 7HB · Remains Good (2023)
- Hallbankgate Village School · CA8 2NJ · Remains Good (2022)
- Hayton CofE Primary School · CA8 9HR · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 44% in England
- Lanercost CofE Primary School · CA8 2HL · Outstanding (2024) · Top 17% in England
- Walton & Lees Hill CofE School · CA8 2BB · Good or better in every area (2024)
Secondary schools in CA8
- William Howard School · CA8 1AR · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 39% in England
Fee-paying schools in CA8
- Kirby Moor School · CA8 2AB · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
GP surgeries in CA8
- Brampton Medical Practice · CA8 1NL
Neighbourhoods in CA8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CA8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton & Irthing | 62% | £219k | Average | 13 min |
| Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale | 23% | £305k | Very low | 22 min |
| Haltwhistle & Bardon Mill | 15% | £170k | Very low | 18 min |
Questions
Where is the CA8 postcode?
CA8 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Brampton (Cumberland), Wetheral, Haltwhistle, with 616 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CA8?
The typical home price across CA8's neighbourhoods is £219k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CA8?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a CA8 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.