CA28 8DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Duddon Close, 0.5km from Corkickle in Copeland. Administratively it sits within Mirehouse ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 8DR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.7% 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 8DR are sourced from Output Area E00097525 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUDDON CLOSE, CA28 8DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUDDON CLOSE, CA28 8DR.
286
38
£ 34,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 8DR 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA28 8DR's 64% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 8DR. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 103,000
2 sales · Mean £ 103,000
Terraced
£ 105,000
5 sales · Mean £ 96,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 8DR 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.
school Local Schools
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Valley Primary School and Nursery
Hensingham Primary School
Jericho Primary School
Monkwray Junior School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Kells Infant School
The Whitehaven Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Nisa Local0.1 km
- W H Smith (Shop)1.0 km
- Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.6 km
- MJ & G Parr Ltd1.0 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Sun Inn0.6 km
- Whitehaven RLFC0.9 km
- Greenbank P & M Club1.0 km
- Lion0.9 km
- The Globe Inn0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ocean Treasures1.0 km
- Little Indian1.0 km
- Cottage Chippy0.6 km
- Peking House0.9 km
- Ropers1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Restaurant1.0 km
- Top of the Shops Cafe1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Corner House0.9 km
- The Mansion0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle0.9 km
- Whitehaven2.2 km
- Parton4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CA288DR · Data under Open Government Licence