CA28 9EQ is a safe, established residential area on Central Road, 0.2km from Monkwray in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Kells and Sandwith ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA28 9EQ 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 9EQ are sourced from Output Area E00097506 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL ROAD, CA28 9EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL ROAD, CA28 9EQ.
270
42
£ 34,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 9EQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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.
Area Character
CA28 9EQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 88% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 9EQ. The average age is 42.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 117,550
4 sales · Mean £ 142,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 9EQ has low crime rates — 23 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
Kells Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
St James' CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Applegreen1.0 km
- Chicken Shop0.9 km
- Golden Harvest Health Foods0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Morrisons Filling Station0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Read Guest House0.9 km
- Tivoli Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Anchor Vaults0.9 km
- Castle Knights0.9 km
- Rack Shack0.9 km
- St Beghs Social Centre0.8 km
- Whitehaven Social Welfare Centre0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cross's Cafe0.9 km
- Harbour Youth Project Cafe0.9 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Number 110.9 km
- Sugar Tongue Cafe0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- B & M Retail0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Crosby's Fish 'N' Chips Ltd0.2 km
- That Food Place0.9 km
- Adem's Pizza0.6 km
- New Hong Kong Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle0.9 km
- Whitehaven1.6 km
- Parton3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CA289EQ · Data under Open Government Licence