Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CATHERINE STREET, CA28 7PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE STREET, CA28 7PA.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA28 7PA spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £72k.

home £72,485 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA28 7PA is an active urban area on Catherine Street, 0.6km from Whitehaven in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Hillcrest and Hensingham ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (238 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 7PA are sourced from Output Area E00097453 (shared with 25 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 7PA. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 72,485

6 sales · Mean £ 92,495

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

Crime rates near CA28 7PA are high at 238 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences306
Anti-social behaviour96
Public order70
Criminal damage and arson62
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good143 pupils0.4 km
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St James' CofE Junior School

Good162 pupils0.5 km
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils0.5 km
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Monkwray Junior School

Good107 pupils1.1 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils1.2 km
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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils1.2 km
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Bransty Primary School

Good231 pupils1.3 km
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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Good1100 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Applegreen0.4 km
  • Chicken Shop0.4 km
  • Golden Harvest Health Foods0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Corner House0.7 km
  • Read Guest House0.4 km
  • Tivoli Guest House0.3 km
  • Chase Hotel0.5 km
  • Lismore Guest House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Anchor Vaults0.4 km
  • Candlestick0.4 km
  • Castle Knights0.4 km
  • Club 1350.4 km
  • Generations0.3 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Akash/La'al Indian0.4 km
  • Cafe West0.4 km
  • Cross's Cafe0.4 km
  • Harbour Youth Project Cafe0.5 km
  • Haven Cafe0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores0.5 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ali Taj0.4 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Chicken Hut0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Frasers Fries0.4 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle0.6 km
  • Whitehaven0.6 km
  • Parton2.5 km