Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

LOOP ROAD SOUTH, CA28 7SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOOP ROAD SOUTH, CA28 7SD.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /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: 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

home £183,333 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils0.6 km
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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils0.6 km
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St James' CofE Junior School

Good162 pupils0.8 km
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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good143 pupils0.8 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils0.9 km
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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Good1100 pupils0.9 km
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Mayfield School

Outstanding195 pupils0.9 km
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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores1.0 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
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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