CA28 — WHITEHAVEN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CA28

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA28 is £175,234, which is 28% below the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA28 cost 38.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA28 have risen 5.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£276,708	276
Semi-detached	£158,938	635
Terraced	£119,648	381
Flat	£108,758	82
All types	£175,234	1425

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CA28

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 46.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CA28 has a crime rate well 43% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CA28

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA28 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lowca Community School	Primary	Good	mi
Moresby Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bransty Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Kells Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Monkwray Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CA28 are 213.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 74% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

213.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA28 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CA28 — WHITEHAVEN

Area Summary

CA28 (WHITEHAVEN) offers affordable property prices (£175,234, 39% below national average), low crime (43% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (213 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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ST BEES

£247K

▼ 13.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CA28?

The average house price in CA28 (WHITEHAVEN) is £175,234, based on 1425 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.9% over the past year.

Is CA28 a safe area to live?

Crime in CA28 is significantly below the national average (46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CA28?

There are 17 schools in or near CA28. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CA28?

Council tax in CA28 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CA28?

The average broadband download speed in CA28 is 213 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CA28 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in CA28 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,977.