Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, CA28 6TT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, CA28 6TT.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils0.3 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils0.5 km
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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils0.5 km
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Mayfield School

Outstanding195 pupils0.8 km
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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Good1100 pupils0.8 km
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils0.9 km
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The Whitehaven Academy

Inadequate584 pupils0.9 km
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Monkwray Junior School

Good107 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.4 km
  • Applegreen0.8 km
  • Morrisons Filling Station0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Chase Hotel0.7 km
  • Corner House0.5 km
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cottage Chippy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle0.7 km
  • Whitehaven1.7 km
  • Parton3.4 km