CA28 8BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tomlin Avenue, 0.3km from Homewood in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Mirehouse ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA28 8BS represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00097527 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOMLIN AVENUE, CA28 8BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOMLIN AVENUE, CA28 8BS.
273
42
£ 34,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 8BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CA28 8BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 77% 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 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 8BS. The average age is 41.6. 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: 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
£ 90,000
5 sales · Mean £ 94,200
Terraced
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 8BS has low crime rates — 22 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
Valley Primary School and Nursery
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Hensingham Primary School
The Whitehaven Academy
Jericho Primary School
Monkwray Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- W H Smith (Shop)0.6 km
- Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.8 km
- MJ & G Parr Ltd0.4 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mirehouse Labour Social Club0.5 km
- Sun Inn0.8 km
- Greenbank P & M Club0.9 km
- The Globe Inn0.9 km
- St Benedicts RUFC0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ocean Treasures0.4 km
- Little Indian0.4 km
- Cottage Chippy0.8 km
- Deja Brew0.8 km
- Peking House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Restaurant0.6 km
- Top of the Shops Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle1.5 km
- Whitehaven2.8 km
- St Bees4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CA288BS · Data under Open Government Licence