Brampton (Cumberland) vs Carlisle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Carlisle is about 84% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Brampton (Cumberland)
£369,861
Carlisle
£201,009
Crime Rate
Brampton (Cumberland)
N/A
Carlisle
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brampton (Cumberland)
N/A
Carlisle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brampton (Cumberland)
236.9
Carlisle
457.3
EPC Rating
Brampton (Cumberland)
67.7
Carlisle
67.3
Median Income
Brampton (Cumberland)
£31,990
Carlisle
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Carlisle more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £201,009 versus £369,861 in Brampton (cumberland). The most affordable entry point in Brampton (cumberland) is a flat at £134,824, while in Carlisle it is a flat at £110,822.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Brampton (cumberland) (£200,228 vs £139,334).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carlisle prices grew faster — 24% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Brampton (cumberland) and Carlisle at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Brampton (cumberland) and Carlisle. Brampton (cumberland) has 2 schools and Carlisle has 25 schools.
Brampton (Cumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
Carlisle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 25 schools (21 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brampton (Cumberland) | Carlisle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 25 |
| Primary | 1 | 21 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carlisle enjoy 457.3 Mbps on average, while Brampton (cumberland) lags behind at 236.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.3% of premises in Brampton (cumberland) and 99.2% in Carlisle. Gigabit availability stands at 41% in Brampton (cumberland) and 88.9% in Carlisle.
Carlisle is the faster of the two by 93% on average download speed (457 vs 237 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brampton (cumberland) is band C (score 67.7), ahead of Carlisle's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,531 in Brampton (cumberland) and £1,436 in Carlisle. 51.2% of homes in Brampton (cumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Carlisle.
Brampton (cumberland) has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brampton (cumberland) has a population of 4,187 while Carlisle has 77,729. Median household income is £31,990.1 in Brampton (cumberland) and £31,136 in Carlisle. The median age is 47.5 in Brampton (cumberland) and 46.6 in Carlisle. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Brampton (cumberland) and 55.8% in Carlisle.
| Indicator | Brampton (Cumberland) | Carlisle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,187 | 77,729 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,990.1 | £31,136 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 27.4% |
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