CA28 6TA is a sought-after residential area on High Grove, 0.5km from Preston Street in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Hillcrest and Hensingham ward and the Copeland constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA28, CA28 6TA offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6TA are sourced from Output Area E00097487 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH GROVE, CA28 6TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH GROVE, CA28 6TA.
305
48
£ 43,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CA28 6TA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £220k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 6TA. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 229,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 6TA has low crime rates — 7 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.
school Local Schools
Jericho Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Mayfield School
Hensingham Primary School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
The Whitehaven Academy
St James' CofE Junior School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Applegreen0.9 km
- Morrisons Filling Station1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Corner House0.8 km
- Chase Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Castle Knights0.9 km
- Haven Club0.9 km
- Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Whitehaven RL Supporters0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Funhouse0.4 km
- Whitehaven Golf Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle1.0 km
- Whitehaven1.4 km
- Parton2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA286TA · Data under Open Government Licence