Is CA28 6SQ a safe place to live?

Yes, CA28 6SQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CA28 6SQ?

The average property price in CA28 6SQ is currently around £70k.

What is the population of CA28 6SQ?

The population for the CA28 6SQ area is approximately 470 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

WINDSOR TERRACE, CA28 6SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR TERRACE, CA28 6SQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

470

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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9/10

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3/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

CA28 6SQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £70k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA28 6SQ is a sought-after residential area on Windsor Terrace, 0.2km from Harras Moor in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Bransty ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6SQ are sourced from Output Area E00097355 (shared with 13 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 6SQ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.9%

Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 40%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,500

2 sales · Mean £ 90,500

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

CA28 6SQ has low crime rates — 8 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 offences12

Criminal damage and arson3

Public order2

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Mayfield School

Outstanding195 pupils0.8 km

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Good1100 pupils0.8 km

Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils0.9 km

St James' CofE Junior School

Good162 pupils1.1 km

St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good143 pupils1.1 km

The Whitehaven Academy

Inadequate584 pupils1.3 km

St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils1.3 km

Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Funhouse0.2 km
Whitehaven Golf Club0.4 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Sunnyhill1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Corkickle1.4 km
Whitehaven1.4 km
Parton2.4 km