CA28 9DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Ginns in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Kells and Sandwith ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 9DB are sourced from Output Area E00097500 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA28 9DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA28 9DB.
243
56
£ 34,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 9DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CA28 9DB is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £100k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 9DB. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 9DB has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
Monkwray Junior School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Kells Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
St James' CofE Junior School
Jericho Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Applegreen0.5 km
- Chicken Shop0.6 km
- Golden Harvest Health Foods0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Corner House0.6 km
- Read Guest House0.6 km
- Tivoli Guest House0.6 km
- Chase Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Anchor Vaults0.6 km
- Candlestick1.0 km
- Castle Knights0.5 km
- Generations0.8 km
- Joe Bananas0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Cafe West0.8 km
- Cross's Cafe0.7 km
- Harbour Youth Project Cafe0.7 km
- Haven Cafe0.8 km
- Jasmine Palace0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- B & M Retail0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Chicken Hut0.9 km
- Crosby's Fish 'N' Chips Ltd0.7 km
- La Luna0.9 km
- My Chicken0.9 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle0.4 km
- Whitehaven1.3 km
- Parton3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Corkickle Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA289DB · Data under Open Government Licence