CA28 9HP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Monkwray in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Kells and Sandwith ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA28 9HP represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 9HP are sourced from Output Area E00097500 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA28 9HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA28 9HP.
243
56
£ 34,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 9HP 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 9HP is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With 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 9HP. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 9HP has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Monkwray Junior School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Kells Infant School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Jericho Primary School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
St James' CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs Plc1.0 km
- High Road Store0.6 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Simply Food & Drink1.0 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Chase Hotel0.7 km
- Corner House0.7 km
- Read Guest House0.9 km
- The Mansion0.9 km
- Tivoli Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Kells ARLFC0.5 km
- Marchon Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- St Marys Catholic Mens Club0.8 km
- The Stump0.9 km
- Whitehaven RLFC0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Billy Bears0.8 km
- Darling Manor1.0 km
- Roof Top Cafe1.0 km
- The Lunch Box0.9 km
- St Peters Parish Hall0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- B & M Retail0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Adem's Pizza0.7 km
- New Hong Kong Express1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- Crosby's Fish 'N' Chips Ltd0.6 km
- That Food Place1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle0.5 km
- Whitehaven1.6 km
- Parton3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CA289HP · Data under Open Government Licence