Postcode CA28 6BS is located in an urban city, within the Bransty ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £43,400 per year. The nearest station is Whitehaven located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £43,400 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from CA28 6BS.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 6BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitehaven located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitehaven | N/A | Walking directions to Whitehaven |
| 0.9 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 in Bransty area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £168,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £143,673 |
10 year median price trend in Bransty
In the CA28 6BS postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Bransty Row, Whitehaven, CA28 7XY | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Wellington Row, Cumberland, CA28 7HD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Euro Star Mini Market | Cumberland, CA28 7EH | Walking directions to Euro Star Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Tech World Mini Mart | Cumberland, CA28 7EN | Walking directions to Tech World Mini Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Scotch Street, Cumberland, CA28 7NS | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.