Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

MIREHOUSE ROAD, CA28 8LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIREHOUSE ROAD, CA28 8LW.

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

143

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CA28 8LW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 95% 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.

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

CA28 8LW is a safe, established residential area on Mirehouse Road, 0.3km from Mirehouse in Moor Row. Administratively it sits within Egremont North and St Bees ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA28 8LW represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 8LW are sourced from Output Area E00097413 (shared with 19 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 8LW. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CA28 8LW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • W H Smith (Shop)0.8 km
  • MJ & G Parr Ltd0.5 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Mirehouse Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Mirehouse Shop0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Mirehouse Labour Social Club0.3 km
  • St Benedicts RUFC0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Ocean Treasures0.5 km
  • Little Indian0.5 km
  • Ropers0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Restaurant0.8 km
  • Top of the Shops Cafe0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle2.3 km
  • Whitehaven3.6 km
  • St Bees3.8 km