CA28 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CA28 district covers Whitehaven, Distington, Cleator Moor. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£170k
England £300k
Recorded crime
111
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.5 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£32,749
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
88%
of homes
Council tax
£1,897
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
8 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CA28
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£271k
Semi-detached
£175k
Terraced
£125k
Flat
£94k
Primary schools in CA28
- Bransty Primary School · CA28 6EG · Good (2023) · Bottom 12% in England
- Hensingham Primary School · CA28 8QZ · Good (2024) · Bottom 10% in England
- Jericho Primary School · CA28 6UX · Good (2023) · Top 12% in England
- Kells Infant School · CA28 9PQ · Good or better in every area (2024)
- Lowca Community School · CA28 6QS · Good (2024)
- Monkwray Junior School · CA28 9DT · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 7% in England
- Moresby Primary School · CA28 8UX · Remains Good (2023) · Top 36% in England
- St Begh's Catholic Junior School · CA28 7TE · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 19% in England
- St Bridget's CofE School · CA28 6NY · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 28% in England
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School · CA28 8AJ · Good (2024)
- St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School · CA28 7PZ · Remains Good (2024)
- St James' CofE Junior School · CA28 7HG · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 15% in England
Secondary schools in CA28
- St Benedict's Catholic High School · CA28 8UG · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 30% in England
- The Whitehaven Academy · CA28 8TY · Good (2023) · Bottom 15% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in CA28
- ABC Day Nursery · CA28 7PG · Good (Ofsted)
- Sure Start Children's Centre · CA28 7PA · Good (Ofsted)
- HowGill Centre Nursery · CA28 9PQ
- Little Explorers Whitehaven · CA28 9HX
- Playroom Day Nursery · CA28 8PF · Good (Ofsted)
- Busy Bees Day Nursery · CA28 6SF · Good (Ofsted)
- Happy Hours Private Day Nursery · CA28 6RS · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CA28
- Lowther Medical Centre · CA28 7RG
- Mansion House Surgery · CA28 7BU
Neighbourhoods in CA28
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CA28 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle | 32% | £170k | Very high | 6 min |
| Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse | 30% | £160k | Average | 9 min |
| Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank | 28% | £183k | Low | 9 min |
| Parton & Distington | 9% | £135k | Very low | 9 min |
Questions
Where is the CA28 postcode?
CA28 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Whitehaven, Distington, Cleator Moor, with 969 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CA28?
The typical home price across CA28's neighbourhoods is £170k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CA28?
14 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a CA28 postcode.