CA28 6AH is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Bransty in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Bransty ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00097355 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA28 6AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA28 6AH.
470
45
£ 43,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA28 6AH — age 45, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 6AH. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 6AH has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James' CofE Junior School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Bransty Primary School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Jericho Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Mayfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Sprinkles0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tivoli Guest House1.0 km
- Lismore Guest House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Candlestick0.7 km
- Club 1350.6 km
- Generations0.8 km
- Joe Bananas0.7 km
- Masonic Hall0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Akash/La'al Indian0.6 km
- Cafe West0.9 km
- Cross's Cafe1.0 km
- Haven Cafe0.8 km
- Jasmine Palace0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ali Taj0.6 km
- Chicken Hut0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Frasers Fries0.6 km
- La Luna0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitehaven0.5 km
- Corkickle1.3 km
- Parton1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CA286AH · Data under Open Government Licence