CA28 7SD is a sought-after residential area on Loop Road South, 0.2km from Preston Street in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Bransty ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA28 7SD represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 21.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 7SD are sourced from Output Area E00097360 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOOP ROAD SOUTH, CA28 7SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOOP ROAD SOUTH, CA28 7SD.
254
50
£ 43,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 7SD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CA28 7SD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 97% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 7SD. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 170,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CA28 7SD has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Jericho Primary School
St James' CofE Junior School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Mayfield School
Hensingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Applegreen0.5 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Morrisons Filling Station0.6 km
- Sprinkles0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Corner House0.5 km
- Read Guest House1.0 km
- Tivoli Guest House0.9 km
- Chase Hotel0.5 km
- Lismore Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Candlestick1.0 km
- Castle Knights0.5 km
- Club 1351.0 km
- Generations0.9 km
- Joe Bananas0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Akash/La'al Indian0.9 km
- Cross's Cafe1.0 km
- Funhouse0.8 km
- Haven Cafe0.9 km
- Jasmine Palace1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B & M Retail0.7 km
- Tesco Stores1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Ali Taj0.9 km
- Chicken Hut0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Frasers Fries0.9 km
- La Luna1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle0.6 km
- Whitehaven1.1 km
- Parton2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA287SD · Data under Open Government Licence