Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CARTGATE ROAD, CA28 8QE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTGATE ROAD, CA28 8QE.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CA28 8QE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.

home £225,957 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA28 8QE is a safe, established residential area on Cartgate Road, 0.4km from Hensingham in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Hillcrest and Hensingham ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA28 8QE represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 23.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 8QE are sourced from Output Area E00097475 (shared with 26 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 8QE. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 202,499

2 sales · Mean £ 202,499

Detached

£ 201,915

1 sales · Mean £ 201,915

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

CA28 8QE has low crime rates — 28 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 offences45
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order13
Other theft10
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils0.2 km
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The Whitehaven Academy

Inadequate584 pupils0.7 km
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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils0.7 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Good1100 pupils0.9 km
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Mayfield School

Outstanding195 pupils0.9 km
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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils1.1 km
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • W H Smith (Shop)0.6 km
  • Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Sun Inn0.1 km
  • The Globe Inn0.1 km
  • Haven Club0.7 km
  • Whitehaven RL Supporters0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Restaurant0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cottage Chippy0.1 km
  • Deja Brew0.6 km
  • Peking House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle1.2 km
  • Whitehaven2.3 km
  • Parton3.9 km