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.
CATHERINE STREET, CA28 7PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE STREET, CA28 7PA.
307
49
£ 33,800 /yr
49%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
St James' CofE Junior School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Monkwray Junior School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Jericho Primary School
Bransty Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CA287PA · Data under Open Government Licence