Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

WHINLATTER ROAD, CA28 8DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINLATTER ROAD, CA28 8DQ.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA28 8DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 38, CA28 8DQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £110k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.

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

CA28 8DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whinlatter Road, 0.5km from Mirehouse East in Copeland. Administratively it sits within Mirehouse ward and the Copeland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 8DQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.7% 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 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00097525 (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 8DQ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 110,000

7 sales · Mean £ 112,000

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

CA28 8DQ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Public order5
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils0.4 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils1.1 km
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Monkwray Junior School

Good107 pupils1.3 km
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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils1.4 km
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Kells Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils1.4 km
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The Whitehaven Academy

Inadequate584 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding196 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • W H Smith (Shop)0.8 km
  • Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.8 km
  • MJ & G Parr Ltd0.6 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Mirehouse Labour Social Club0.7 km
  • Sun Inn0.8 km
  • Greenbank P & M Club0.7 km
  • Lion0.9 km
  • The Globe Inn0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ocean Treasures0.6 km
  • Little Indian0.6 km
  • Cottage Chippy0.8 km
  • Deja Brew1.0 km
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Restaurant0.8 km
  • Top of the Shops Cafe0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Mansion0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle1.3 km
  • Whitehaven2.6 km
  • St Bees4.4 km