CA28 6UA is a sought-after residential area on Wordsworth Road, 0.1km 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 6UA offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k. 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 6UA are sourced from Output Area E00097489 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORDSWORTH ROAD, CA28 6UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH ROAD, CA28 6UA.
273
46
£ 43,400 /yr
48%
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 6UA's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £187k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 6UA. The average age is 45.9. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 164,750
10 sales · Mean £ 165,545
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 6UA has low crime rates — 12 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
Hensingham Primary School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Mayfield School
The Whitehaven Academy
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Monkwray Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.4 km
- Applegreen0.9 km
- Morrisons Filling Station1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chase Hotel0.7 km
- Corner House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Marchon Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Sun Inn0.4 km
- The Globe Inn0.4 km
- Castle Knights0.9 km
- Haven Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cottage Chippy0.4 km
- Peking House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle0.8 km
- Whitehaven1.8 km
- Parton3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA286UA · Data under Open Government Licence