CA28 8PF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sneckyeat Road Industrial Estate, 0.3km from Overend in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Hillcrest and Hensingham ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA28 8PF represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 8PF are sourced from Output Area E00097477 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNECKYEAT ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CA28 8PF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNECKYEAT ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CA28 8PF.
244
43
£ 43,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 8PF 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
CA28 8PF is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 8PF. The average age is 42.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA28 8PF is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hensingham Primary School
The Whitehaven Academy
Valley Primary School and Nursery
Jericho Primary School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Mayfield School
St Benedict's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Nisa Local1.0 km
- W H Smith (Shop)0.2 km
- Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.8 km
- MJ & G Parr Ltd0.9 km
- Mirehouse Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mirehouse Labour Social Club0.9 km
- Sun Inn0.7 km
- The Globe Inn0.7 km
- Haven Club1.0 km
- Whitehaven RL Supporters1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Ocean Treasures0.9 km
- Little Indian0.9 km
- Cottage Chippy0.7 km
- Deja Brew0.1 km
- Peking House0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Summergrove Halls0.7 km
- The Restaurant0.2 km
- Top of the Shops Cafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle1.8 km
- Whitehaven2.9 km
- Parton4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CA288PF · Data under Open Government Licence