Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

ULLSWATER AVENUE, CA28 8SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ULLSWATER AVENUE, CA28 8SG.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /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 8SG 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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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CA28 8SG is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 14.6% year-on-year.

home £112,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA28 8SG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ullswater Avenue, 0.4km from Overend in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Hillcrest and Hensingham ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 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, down 14.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 8SG are sourced from Output Area E00097474 (shared with 4 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 8SG. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 95,000

5 sales · Mean £ 101,000

Semi-Detached

£ 121,000

4 sales · Mean £ 118,625

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

CA28 8SG has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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The Whitehaven Academy

Inadequate584 pupils0.3 km
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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils0.6 km
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Mayfield School

Outstanding195 pupils0.8 km
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St Benedict's Catholic High School

Good1100 pupils0.8 km
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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils1.0 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils1.4 km
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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • W H Smith (Shop)0.8 km
  • Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Sun Inn0.8 km
  • The Globe Inn0.7 km
  • Haven Club0.4 km
  • Whitehaven RL Supporters0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Summergrove Halls0.9 km
  • The Restaurant0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cottage Chippy0.8 km
  • Deja Brew0.6 km
  • Peking House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle1.8 km
  • Whitehaven2.7 km
  • Parton4.0 km