CA28 7RD is an active urban area on Acton Court, 0.3km from Whitehaven in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Hillcrest and Hensingham ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA28 7RD represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 7RD are sourced from Output Area E00097452 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACTON COURT, CA28 7RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACTON COURT, CA28 7RD.
295
49
£ 33,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 7RD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CA28 7RD is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £161k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 7RD. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
7 sales · Mean £ 151,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA28 7RD is above average at 110 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 Begh's Catholic Junior School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
St James' CofE Junior School
Monkwray Junior School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Jericho Primary School
Kells Infant School
Hensingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Applegreen0.2 km
- Chicken Shop0.6 km
- Golden Harvest Health Foods0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Corner House0.4 km
- Read Guest House0.5 km
- Tivoli Guest House0.5 km
- Chase Hotel0.3 km
- Lismore Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Anchor Vaults0.6 km
- Candlestick0.7 km
- Castle Knights0.1 km
- Club 1350.7 km
- Generations0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Akash/La'al Indian0.7 km
- Cafe West0.6 km
- Cross's Cafe0.5 km
- Harbour Youth Project Cafe0.6 km
- Haven Cafe0.6 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- B & M Retail0.2 km
- Tesco Stores0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ali Taj0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Chicken Hut0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Frasers Fries0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle0.3 km
- Whitehaven0.9 km
- Parton2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Corkickle Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CA287RD · Data under Open Government Licence