Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

VALE VIEW, CA28 6QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE VIEW, CA28 6QD.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CA28 6QD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CA28 6QD is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 14.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA28 6QD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vale View, 0.1km from Lowca in Lowca. Administratively it sits within Howgate ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA28 6QD represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.8% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6QD are sourced from Output Area E00097395 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 6QD. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 70,000

3 sales · Mean £ 68,666

Semi-Detached

£ 114,500

2 sales · Mean £ 114,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CA28 6QD has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Lowca Community School

Good59 pupils0.4 km
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St Bridget's CofE School

Good79 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Moresby Hall0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Howgate Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lowca Community Club0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Parton1.5 km
  • Whitehaven3.3 km
  • Harrington3.6 km