Brampton (Cumberland) vs Gretna
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gretna is about 127% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Brampton (Cumberland)
£369,861
Gretna
£162,680
Crime Rate
Brampton (Cumberland)
N/A
Gretna
5858.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brampton (Cumberland)
N/A
Gretna
72.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brampton (Cumberland)
236.9
Gretna
100.7
EPC Rating
Brampton (Cumberland)
67.7
Gretna
67.3
Median Income
Brampton (Cumberland)
£31,990
Gretna
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Gretna is £162,680, which is 127% less than Brampton (cumberland) at £369,861. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (cumberland) is a flat at £134,824, while in Gretna it is a flat at £86,885.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 75% pricier in Brampton (cumberland) (£432,066 vs £247,236).
Price Trend (23 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gretna prices grew faster — 92% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Brampton (cumberland) and Gretna 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 Gretna. Brampton (cumberland) has 2 schools and Gretna has 108 schools.
Brampton (Cumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
Gretna School Inspection Breakdown
72% of 108 schools (93 primary, 15 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brampton (Cumberland) | Gretna |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 108 |
| Primary | 1 | 93 |
| Secondary | 1 | 15 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 72% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brampton (cumberland) offers faster average downloads at 236.9 Mbps, compared to 100.7 Mbps in Gretna. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.3% of premises in Brampton (cumberland) and 88.1% in Gretna. Gigabit availability stands at 41% in Brampton (cumberland) and 6.8% in Gretna.
Brampton (cumberland) is the faster of the two by 135% on average download speed (237 vs 101 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brampton (cumberland) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.7 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Gretna. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,531 in Brampton (cumberland) and £1,436 in Gretna. 51.2% of homes in Brampton (cumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Gretna.
Brampton (cumberland) has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,990.1 in Brampton (cumberland) and £31,136 in Gretna. The median age is 47.5 in Brampton (cumberland) and 46.6 in Gretna. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Brampton (cumberland) and 55.8% in Gretna. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Brampton (cumberland) versus 68.8% in Gretna.
| Indicator | Brampton (Cumberland) | Gretna |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,187 | 3,040 |
| 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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