The postcode CA8 2QX is located in Carlisle, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CA8 2QX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CA8 2QX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CA8 2QX as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to CA8 2QX is B6413 which is centered 10.5 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Fell View and is 565 m away. The closest railway station is Brampton Station Entrance, 1.39 km away.
The closest primary school to CA8 2QX (for ages 11 and under) is Hallbankgate Village School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 21, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is William Howard School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 1, 2019 rated this school as Good
33.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for CA8 2QX is covered by the Cumbria police force association and Cumbria Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CA8 2QX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CA8 2QX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CA8 2QX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CA8 2QX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallbankgate Village School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 2.18 km |
| Lanercost CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 19, 2012) | 3.09 km |
| Brampton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 3.22 km |
| William Howard School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 3.71 km |
| Kirby Moor School | Special school | 7-18 | Outstanding (September 23, 2021) | 3.74 km |
| Castle Carrock School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 5, 2019) | 5.71 km |
| Hayton CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (September 18, 2014) | 6.28 km |
| Irthington Village School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 6.58 km |
| Walton & Lees Hill CofE School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 7.2 km |
| Gilsland CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 7, 2018) | 8.8 km |
| Warwick Bridge Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 9.64 km |
| Great Corby Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 18, 2018) | 10.7 km |
| Greenhead Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 9, 2017) | 10.81 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CA8 2QX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellah Farm Bed & Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 9, 2018 | 9.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CA8 2QX - Data from Apr 2022
| Fell View | 565 m | |
| Fell View | 570 m | |
| Braeside | 800 m | |
| Oaktree Cottage | 843 m | |
| Brampton Station Entrance | 1.39 km | |
| Brampton Station Entrance | 1.41 km | |
| Airport | 7.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CA8 2QX - Data from Dec 2021
| Black Hill | 395 m | |
| Folly Wood | 479 m | |
| Miltonrigg Wood | 566 m | |
| Broom Hill | 769 m | |
| Scarrowhill Wood | 952 m | |
| Hagghead Wood | 1.05 km | |
| Moss Wood | 1.12 km | |
| New Mills Plantation | 1.35 km | |
| Bowbank Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Jubilee Pond | 1.44 km | |
| Gowanholes Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Williamgill Wood | 1.48 km | |
| Moss Hill Wood | 1.53 km | |
| Capon Cleugh | Valley | 1.56 km |
| Charcoal Wood | 1.72 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CA8 2QX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 54.93974000 |
| Longitude | -2.68519200 |
| OS Easting | 356201 |
| OS Northing | 0560778 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Penrith and The Border |
| County Electorial Division | Brampton ED |
| Electoral Ward | Brampton & Fellside |
| Local Authority District | Carlisle |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cumbria Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Cumbria |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000028 |
| Travel To Work Area | Carlisle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Cumbria Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Cumbria CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33007858 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Carlisle 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Carlisle 002A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |