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CA28

WHITEHAVEN

Cumbria, North West, England

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CA28 is the postcode district for WHITEHAVEN, located in Cumbria, North West.

Avg price £175,234
1yr change ▲ 5.9%
Crime 43% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£175,234

▲ 5.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

39% below national avg

Crime Rate

46.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

43% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

213 Mbps

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.

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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

£161K £168K £174K £181K £187K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

38

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.

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213.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CA28 WHITEHAVEN

What is the average house price in CA28 WHITEHAVEN?
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 WHITEHAVEN 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 is the population of CA28 WHITEHAVEN?
The population of CA28 (WHITEHAVEN) is approximately 35,977 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 38 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CA28 WHITEHAVEN?
There are 17 schools in or near CA28. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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