Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

WYTHBURN ROAD, CA28 8SP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYTHBURN ROAD, CA28 8SP.

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

204

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /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 8SP 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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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CA28 8SP is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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.

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

CA28 8SP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wythburn Road, 0.3km from Overend in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Hillcrest and Hensingham ward and the Copeland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 8SP is 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 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 8SP are sourced from Output Area E00097473 (shared with 11 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 8SP. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

CA28 8SP has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Public order13
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils0.3 km
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The Whitehaven Academy

Inadequate584 pupils0.4 km
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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils0.8 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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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils1.1 km
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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • W H Smith (Shop)0.7 km
  • Bewshers Wines and Spirits0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Sun Inn0.5 km
  • The Globe Inn0.5 km
  • Haven Club0.4 km
  • Whitehaven RL Supporters0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Restaurant0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cottage Chippy0.5 km
  • Deja Brew0.4 km
  • Peking House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle1.5 km
  • Whitehaven2.5 km
  • Parton4.0 km