Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

TOWN HEAD COTTAGES, CA28 9UH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN HEAD COTTAGES, CA28 9UH.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CA28 9UH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CA28 9UH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Town Head Cottages, 0.2km from Sandwith in Copeland. Administratively it sits within Kells and Sandwith ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA28 9UH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA28 9UH are sourced from Output Area E00097555 (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 9UH. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 139,950

1 sales · Mean £ 139,950

Semi-Detached

£ 117,000

1 sales · Mean £ 117,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Dog & Partridge Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle2.7 km
  • St Bees3.1 km
  • Whitehaven3.8 km