CA28 9JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadow Road, 0.3km from Mirehouse West in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Egremont North and St Bees ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 9JJ is 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 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CA28 9JJ are sourced from Output Area E00097516 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW ROAD, CA28 9JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW ROAD, CA28 9JJ.
302
35
£ 34,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 9JJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in CA28 9JJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 9JJ. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 9JJ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Valley Primary School and Nursery
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Kells Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Monkwray Junior School
Hensingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- McColls0.3 km
- Mirehouse Pharmacy0.7 km
- Mirehouse Shop0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- MJ & G Parr Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- St Benedicts RUFC0.2 km
- Mirehouse Labour Social Club0.8 km
- Greenbank P & M Club0.3 km
- Lion0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ropers0.7 km
- Ocean Treasures0.7 km
- Little Indian0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Mansion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Top of the Shops Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle1.4 km
- Whitehaven2.7 km
- St Bees4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA289JJ · Data under Open Government Licence