Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

BUTTERMERE AVENUE, CA28 9PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERMERE AVENUE, CA28 9PS.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA28 9PS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson15
Other crime9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Kells Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding196 pupils0.2 km
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Monkwray Junior School

Good107 pupils0.6 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils1.2 km
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils1.3 km
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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Mansion0.6 km
local_bar

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Crosby's Fish 'N' Chips Ltd0.4 km
  • Adem's Pizza0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • High Road Store0.2 km
  • Seacliffe Pharmacy0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Billy Bears1.0 km
  • St Peters Parish Hall0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle1.2 km
  • Whitehaven2.2 km
  • Parton4.1 km