CA28 9NZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coniston Road, 0.3km from Greenbank in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Kells and Sandwith ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 9NZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 9NZ are sourced from Output Area E00097550 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONISTON ROAD, CA28 9NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONISTON ROAD, CA28 9NZ.
191
36
£ 34,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 9NZ 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
CA28 9NZ has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 9NZ. The average age is 35.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 93,500
2 sales · Mean £ 93,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA28 9NZ is moderate at 60 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Kells Infant School
Monkwray Junior School
Valley Primary School and Nursery
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- High Road Store0.8 km
- Seacliffe Pharmacy0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- St Benedicts RUFC0.9 km
- St Marys Catholic Mens Club0.6 km
- Greenbank P & M Club0.6 km
- Lion0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Mansion0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crosby's Fish 'N' Chips Ltd1.0 km
- Adem's Pizza0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- St Peters Parish Hall0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle1.5 km
- Whitehaven2.7 km
- St Bees4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA289NZ · Data under Open Government Licence