CA28 9PS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Buttermere Avenue, 0.4km from Seacliff in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Kells and Sandwith ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 9PS are sourced from Output Area E00097557 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTERMERE AVENUE, CA28 9PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERMERE AVENUE, CA28 9PS.
249
42
£ 34,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 9PS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA28 9PS — age 42, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £93k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 17.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 9PS. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 84,000
11 sales · Mean £ 89,540
Semi-Detached
£ 75,000
3 sales · Mean £ 72,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 9PS has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kells Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Monkwray Junior School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Valley Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Mansion0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Whitehaven Social Welfare Centre0.9 km
- Kells ARLFC0.8 km
- St Marys Catholic Mens Club0.2 km
- Whitehaven RLFC0.9 km
- Lion0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crosby's Fish 'N' Chips Ltd0.4 km
- Adem's Pizza0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- High Road Store0.2 km
- Seacliffe Pharmacy0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Billy Bears1.0 km
- St Peters Parish Hall0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle1.2 km
- Whitehaven2.2 km
- Parton4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA289PS · Data under Open Government Licence