CA28 6EJ is a safe, established residential area on South View Road, 0.2km from Bransty in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Bransty ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 6EJ is 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. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6EJ are sourced from Output Area E00097361 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH VIEW ROAD, CA28 6EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VIEW ROAD, CA28 6EJ.
288
38
£ 33,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 6EJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, CA28 6EJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 6EJ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
5 sales · Mean £ 123,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 6EJ 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.
school Local Schools
Bransty Primary School
St James' CofE Junior School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
St Bridget's CofE School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Sunnyhill0.4 km
- Harbour Master0.9 km
- Shakers0.9 km
- Shipwrights Arms0.7 km
- Snecklifter0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Euro Mini Market1.0 km
- Heron Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Sprinkles1.0 km
- Woodend Stores1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lismore Guest House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Baxter Storey0.8 km
- SIlly Goose0.9 km
- The Peddler0.7 km
- Akash/La'al Indian0.8 km
- Jasmine Palace0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Granny Wongs1.0 km
- Indian Spice0.9 km
- La'al Tattie Bar1.0 km
- Marmaris0.9 km
- Ali Taj0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whitehaven0.6 km
- Parton1.4 km
- Corkickle1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA286EJ · Data under Open Government Licence