CA28 6XG is a safe, established residential area on Red Lonning, 0.8km from Hensingham in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Hillcrest and Hensingham ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 6XG are sourced from Output Area E00097469 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED LONNING, CA28 6XG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED LONNING, CA28 6XG.
218
44
£ 43,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA28 6XG — age 44, 79% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £126k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 6XG. The average age is 44.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 118,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 6XG has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Mayfield School
Jericho Primary School
The Whitehaven Academy
Hensingham Primary School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
St James' CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Haven Club0.5 km
- Whitehaven RL Supporters0.5 km
- Sun Inn1.0 km
- The Globe Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Funhouse0.5 km
- Whitehaven Golf Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Cottage Chippy0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle1.3 km
- Whitehaven1.9 km
- Parton3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA286XG · Data under Open Government Licence