CA28 6BL is a safe, established residential area on North Road, 0.2km from Bransty in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Bransty ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA28 6BL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00097356 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, CA28 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, CA28 6BL.
316
38
£ 33,800 /yr
50%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA28 6BL — age 38, 77% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 6BL. The average age is 37.9. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 142,166
Semi-Detached
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 6BL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bransty Primary School
St James' CofE Junior School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
St Bridget's CofE School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Sunnyhill0.3 km
- Harbour Master0.8 km
- Shakers0.9 km
- Shipwrights Arms0.7 km
- Snecklifter0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Abby's Cafe1.0 km
- Casa A Roma1.0 km
- Baxter Storey0.7 km
- SIlly Goose0.9 km
- The Peddler0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Euro Mini Market0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Sprinkles0.9 km
- Woodend Stores0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lismore Guest House0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Granny Wongs0.9 km
- Indian Spice0.9 km
- La'al Tattie Bar0.9 km
- Marmaris0.8 km
- Oriental Garden1.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitehaven0.5 km
- Parton1.5 km
- Corkickle1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA286BL · Data under Open Government Licence