Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CATHERINE STREET, CA28 7PG House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

307

cake
Avg Age

49

payments
Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

work
Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
psychology

Area Character

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

shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA28 7PG 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.

For families considering a move, CA28 7PG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (234 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 7PG are sourced from Output Area E00097453 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 7PG. 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%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

Crime rates near CA28 7PG are high at 234 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 offences302
Anti-social behaviour94
Public order69
Criminal damage and arson62
Other theft34

school Local Schools

P

St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good143 pupils0.4 km
P

St James' CofE Junior School

Good162 pupils0.4 km
P

St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils0.5 km
P

Monkwray Junior School

Good107 pupils1.1 km
P

St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils1.2 km
P

Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils1.2 km
P

Bransty Primary School

Good231 pupils1.3 km
S

St Benedict's Catholic High School

Good1100 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Corner House0.7 km
  • Read Guest House0.4 km
  • Tivoli Guest House0.4 km
  • Chase Hotel0.6 km
  • Lismore Guest House0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Anchor Vaults0.5 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 Cafe0.4 km
  • + 23 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores0.4 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 Grill0.5 km
  • Chicken Hut0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Frasers Fries0.4 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whitehaven0.6 km
  • Corkickle0.7 km
  • Parton2.5 km