CA28 9RD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Valley View Road, 0.1km from Greenbank in Whitehaven. Administratively it sits within Kells and Sandwith ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA28 9RD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £80k, 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 9RD are sourced from Output Area E00097553 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY VIEW ROAD, CA28 9RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY VIEW ROAD, CA28 9RD.
286
36
£ 34,200 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA28 9RD 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
With 76% social renting, CA28 9RD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA28 9RD. The average age is 35.6. 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
Terraced
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA28 9RD has low crime rates — 40 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
Kells Infant School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Monkwray Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- MJ & G Parr Ltd0.9 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- McColls0.4 km
- Mirehouse Pharmacy0.9 km
- Mirehouse Shop1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Greenbank P & M Club0.2 km
- Lion0.4 km
- St Benedicts RUFC0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- St Peters Parish Hall0.9 km
- Top of the Shops Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Little Indian0.9 km
- Adem's Pizza0.9 km
- Ocean Treasures0.9 km
- Ropers0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Mansion0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle1.6 km
- Whitehaven2.8 km
- St Bees3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CA289RD · Data under Open Government Licence