Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

SCHOOLHOUSE COURT, CA28 7NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOLHOUSE COURT, CA28 7NX.

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Population

203

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CA28 7NX has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.

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

CA28 7NX is an up-and-coming urban area on Schoolhouse Court, 0.7km from Whitehaven in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Kells and Sandwith ward and the Copeland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 7NX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.1% 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 7NX are sourced from Output Area E00097461 (shared with 31 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 7NX. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 68,000

13 sales · Mean £ 65,900

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CA28 7NX are high at 192 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences312
Anti-social behaviour101
Public order73
Criminal damage and arson66
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good143 pupils0.3 km
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St James' CofE Junior School

Good162 pupils0.4 km
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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Monkwray Junior School

Good107 pupils1.1 km
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Bransty Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils1.3 km
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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Applegreen0.6 km
  • Chicken Shop0.4 km
  • Golden Harvest Health Foods0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Corner House0.9 km
  • Read Guest House0.3 km
  • Tivoli Guest House0.3 km
  • Chase Hotel0.7 km
  • Lismore Guest House0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Anchor Vaults0.4 km
  • Candlestick0.2 km
  • Castle Knights0.5 km
  • Club 1350.3 km
  • Generations0.2 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Akash/La'al Indian0.3 km
  • Cafe West0.3 km
  • Cross's Cafe0.3 km
  • Harbour Youth Project Cafe0.4 km
  • Haven Cafe0.2 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores0.3 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ali Taj0.3 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Chicken Hut0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Frasers Fries0.3 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitehaven0.5 km
  • Corkickle0.8 km
  • Parton2.4 km