Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CORKICKLE, CA28 8AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORKICKLE, CA28 8AA.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA28 8AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

CA28 8AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 74% 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 down 40.0% year-on-year.

home £230,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA28 8AA is a safe, established residential area on Corkickle, 0.2km from Gardens, The in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Mirehouse ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 40.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 8AA are sourced from Output Area E00097446 (shared with 9 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 8AA. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
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

Terraced

£ 221,000

5 sales · Mean £ 238,200

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Flat

£ 107,500

2 sales · Mean £ 107,500

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

CA28 8AA has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour17
Public order13
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils0.2 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils0.6 km
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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils0.8 km
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Monkwray Junior School

Good107 pupils0.8 km
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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good143 pupils0.9 km
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St James' CofE Junior School

Good162 pupils1.0 km
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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils1.2 km
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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Good1100 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Applegreen0.1 km
  • Chicken Shop0.8 km
  • Golden Harvest Health Foods0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Corner House0.2 km
  • Read Guest House0.7 km
  • Tivoli Guest House0.7 km
  • Chase Hotel0.0 km
  • Lismore Guest House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Anchor Vaults0.8 km
  • Candlestick0.9 km
  • Castle Knights0.2 km
  • Club 1351.0 km
  • Generations0.8 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Akash/La'al Indian0.9 km
  • Cafe West0.9 km
  • Cross's Cafe0.8 km
  • Harbour Youth Project Cafe0.9 km
  • Haven Cafe0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • B & M Retail0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ali Taj0.9 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Chicken Hut0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Frasers Fries0.9 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle0.2 km
  • Whitehaven1.2 km
  • Parton3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Corkickle Rail Station0.2 km