Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

NORTH ROAD, CA28 6BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, CA28 6BL.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA28 6BL — age 38, 77% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CA28 6BL is a safe, established residential area on North Road, 0.2km from Bransty in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Bransty ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA28 6BL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00097356 (shared with 9 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 6BL. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 142,166

Semi-Detached

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

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

CA28 6BL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Other theft7
Other crime5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Bransty Primary School

Good231 pupils0.3 km
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St James' CofE Junior School

Good162 pupils0.6 km
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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good143 pupils0.7 km
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St Bridget's CofE School

Good79 pupils1.4 km
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Sunnyhill0.3 km
  • Harbour Master0.8 km
  • Shakers0.9 km
  • Shipwrights Arms0.7 km
  • Snecklifter0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Abby's Cafe1.0 km
  • Casa A Roma1.0 km
  • Baxter Storey0.7 km
  • SIlly Goose0.9 km
  • The Peddler0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Euro Mini Market0.9 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Sprinkles0.9 km
  • Woodend Stores0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lismore Guest House0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Granny Wongs0.9 km
  • Indian Spice0.9 km
  • La'al Tattie Bar0.9 km
  • Marmaris0.8 km
  • Oriental Garden1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitehaven0.5 km
  • Parton1.5 km
  • Corkickle1.7 km