CA28 9ES is a safe, established residential area on High Road, 0.2km from Kells in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Kells and Sandwith ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 9ES are sourced from Output Area E00097506 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH ROAD, CA28 9ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, CA28 9ES.
270
42
£ 34,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 9ES 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA28 9ES spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £125k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 9ES. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 131,250
6 sales · Mean £ 122,408
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 9ES has low crime rates — 21 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
11 nearby- Chicken Shop0.9 km
- Golden Harvest Health Foods0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Morrisons Filling Station1.0 km
- W Fare Chemist1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Read Guest House0.9 km
- Tivoli Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Anchor Vaults0.9 km
- Rack Shack0.9 km
- St Beghs Social Centre0.9 km
- Whitehaven Social Welfare Centre0.6 km
- Kells ARLFC0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cross's Cafe1.0 km
- Harbour Youth Project Cafe0.9 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Number 111.0 km
- Sugar Tongue Cafe1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- B & M Retail0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 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 Pizza0.7 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: CA289ES · Data under Open Government Licence