Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

BORROWDALE ROAD, CA28 9RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORROWDALE ROAD, CA28 9RL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

285

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA28 9RL 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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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CA28 9RL is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 9RL are sourced from Output Area E00097523 (shared with 7 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 9RL. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

CA28 9RL has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences66
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour9
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Valley Primary School and Nursery

Good266 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mirehouse Labour Social Club0.6 km
  • Greenbank P & M Club0.6 km
  • St Benedicts RUFC0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Ocean Treasures0.6 km
  • Little Indian0.6 km
  • Ropers0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • MJ & G Parr Ltd0.6 km
  • McColls0.4 km
  • Mirehouse Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Mirehouse Shop0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Top of the Shops Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle2.2 km
  • Whitehaven3.4 km
  • St Bees3.4 km