Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

IRT AVENUE, CA28 8AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRT AVENUE, CA28 8AZ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA28 8AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA28 8AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £120k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 9.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA28 8AZ is a safe, established residential area on Irt Avenue, 0.3km from Corkickle in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Mirehouse ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 8AZ are sourced from Output Area E00097454 (shared with 7 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 8AZ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

7 sales · Mean £ 108,285

Terraced

£ 103,500

2 sales · Mean £ 103,500

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

CA28 8AZ has low crime rates — 18 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 offences35
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils0.3 km
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils0.4 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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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils1.0 km
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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Good1100 pupils1.2 km
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Mayfield School

Outstanding195 pupils1.2 km
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St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good143 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Simply Food & Drink0.9 km
  • Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Applegreen0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Chase Hotel0.3 km
  • Corner House0.2 km
  • Read Guest House1.0 km
  • Tivoli Guest House1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Kells ARLFC1.0 km
  • Marchon Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • Sun Inn0.8 km
  • Whitehaven RLFC0.5 km
  • Whitehaven RUFC0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Darling Manor1.0 km
  • Roof Top Cafe0.9 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • Westminster Cafe Bar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.8 km
  • B & M Retail0.6 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cottage Chippy0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle0.3 km
  • Whitehaven1.5 km
  • Parton3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Corkickle Rail Station0.3 km