Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

KIRKSTONE ROAD, CA28 8HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTONE ROAD, CA28 8HD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

278

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA28 8HD's 62% ownership and 48-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.

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

CA28 8HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkstone Road, 0.2km from Mirehouse in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Mirehouse ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA28 8HD represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% 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 £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 8HD are sourced from Output Area E00097519 (shared with 5 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 8HD. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 116,500

6 sales · Mean £ 113,250

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

CA28 8HD 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils0.5 km
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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • W H Smith (Shop)0.7 km
  • MJ & G Parr Ltd0.3 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Mirehouse Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Mirehouse Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Mirehouse Labour Social Club0.2 km
  • St Benedicts RUFC0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Ocean Treasures0.3 km
  • Deja Brew1.0 km
  • Little Indian0.3 km
  • Peking House0.9 km
  • Ropers0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Restaurant0.7 km
  • Top of the Shops Cafe0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle2.2 km
  • Whitehaven3.4 km
  • St Bees3.8 km