CA28 6DB is an active urban area on Lonsdale Street, 0.4km from Bransty in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Bransty ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00097358 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONSDALE STREET, CA28 6DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONSDALE STREET, CA28 6DB.
256
42
£ 33,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA28 6DB — age 42, 83% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £127k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 6DB. The average age is 42.3. 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
£ 127,500
1 sales · Mean £ 127,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA28 6DB is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Chicken Shop0.8 km
- Golden Harvest Health Foods0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Morrisons Filling Station1.0 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Read Guest House0.8 km
- Tivoli Guest House0.7 km
- Lismore Guest House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Anchor Vaults0.8 km
- Candlestick0.4 km
- Castle Knights1.0 km
- Club 1350.3 km
- Generations0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Akash/La'al Indian0.3 km
- Cafe West0.6 km
- Cross's Cafe0.7 km
- Harbour Youth Project Cafe0.8 km
- Haven Cafe0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B & M Retail0.9 km
- Tesco Stores0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ali Taj0.3 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Chicken Hut0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Frasers Fries0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitehaven0.1 km
- Corkickle1.2 km
- Parton1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Whitehaven Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA286DB · Data under Open Government Licence