Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

COPELAND AVENUE, CA28 9JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPELAND AVENUE, CA28 9JD.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /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: CA28 9JD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in CA28 9JD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CA28 9JD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Copeland Avenue, 0.3km from Mirehouse West in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Mirehouse ward and the Copeland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 9JD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9JD are sourced from Output Area E00097526 (shared with 11 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 9JD. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

CA28 9JD has low crime rates — 43 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 offences77
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order15
Other crime7
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils0.5 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils1.0 km
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Kells Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding196 pupils1.2 km
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Monkwray Junior School

Good107 pupils1.3 km
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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils1.4 km
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColls0.3 km
  • Mirehouse Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Mirehouse Shop0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • MJ & G Parr Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • St Benedicts RUFC0.2 km
  • Mirehouse Labour Social Club0.8 km
  • Greenbank P & M Club0.3 km
  • Lion0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Ropers0.7 km
  • Ocean Treasures0.7 km
  • Little Indian0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Mansion0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Top of the Shops Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle1.4 km
  • Whitehaven2.7 km
  • St Bees4.1 km