CA28 6TT is a sought-after residential area on Springfield Avenue, 0.2km from Hensingham in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Hillcrest and Hensingham ward and the Copeland constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA28, CA28 6TT offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6TT are sourced from Output Area E00097483 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, CA28 6TT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, CA28 6TT.
289
50
£ 43,400 /yr
47%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CA28 6TT's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £162k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 6TT. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 161,250
24 sales · Mean £ 161,910
Terraced
£ 140,000
5 sales · Mean £ 130,800
Detached
£ 245,500
2 sales · Mean £ 245,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 6TT has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
Jericho Primary School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Hensingham Primary School
Mayfield School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
The Whitehaven Academy
Monkwray Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.4 km
- Applegreen0.8 km
- Morrisons Filling Station0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chase Hotel0.7 km
- Corner House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Marchon Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Sun Inn0.5 km
- Whitehaven RLFC1.0 km
- The Globe Inn0.5 km
- Castle Knights0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Cottage Chippy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle0.7 km
- Whitehaven1.7 km
- Parton3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA286TT · Data under Open Government Licence