Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

ULDALE ROAD, CA28 9JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ULDALE ROAD, CA28 9JT.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CA28 9JT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 41% social renting, CA28 9JT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA28 9JT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Uldale Road, 0.5km from Woodhouse in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Mirehouse ward and the Copeland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 9JT is 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 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 9JT are sourced from Output Area E00097526 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 9JT. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA28 9JT has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order4
Other crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils0.7 km
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St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School

Good308 pupils0.7 km
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Monkwray Junior School

Good107 pupils1.0 km
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Kells Infant School

Outstanding116 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding196 pupils1.1 km
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Hensingham Primary School

Inadequate157 pupils1.2 km
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St Begh's Catholic Junior School

Good242 pupils1.3 km
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Jericho Primary School

Good425 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • McColls0.6 km
  • Mirehouse Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Mirehouse Shop0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • Bewshers Wines and Spirits1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • St Benedicts RUFC0.4 km
  • Sun Inn1.0 km
  • Greenbank P & M Club0.6 km
  • Lion0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Ropers0.9 km
  • Cottage Chippy1.0 km
  • Adem's Pizza0.9 km
  • Ocean Treasures0.9 km
  • Little Indian0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Mansion0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • St Peters Parish Hall0.9 km
  • Top of the Shops Cafe0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle1.1 km
  • Whitehaven2.4 km
  • Parton4.3 km