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CA28 6JA

Victoria Road

Bransty

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Detailed insights for CA28 6JA

Overview

Postcode CA28 6JA is located in an urban city, within the Bransty ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £39,319 per year. The nearest station is Whitehaven, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £39,319 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from CA28 6JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle near CA28 6JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whitehaven located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 6JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Whitehaven

N/A

Walking directions to Whitehaven
0.9 mi

Corkickle

N/A

Walking directions to Corkickle

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
2,965 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.95(-55%)
Other theft
4.24(-36%)
Public order
3.53(-65%)
Shoplifting
2.82(-51%)
Other crime
2.12(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
95.94%
African
6
2.21%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.37%
Irish
1
0.37%
Other White
1
0.37%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
32.6%
Level 3 (A level)
53
23.35%
No qualifications
27
11.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
46.77%
Owns outright
45
36.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.1%
Social rents from council
3
2.42%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Bransty

Median price£184,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £245K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Bransty area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bransty over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£257,500£246
Semi-Detached31£175,000£200
Terraced18£157,500£131
Flats6£61,000£104

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bransty

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bransty.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228,000£60,000£139,998£90,975
2017£206,250£72,500£138,000£113,750
2018£209,000£65,000£148,000£98,000
2019£212,000£95,750£131,500£88,500
2020£223,000£70,000£155,000£94,500
2021£227,500£76,750£167,250£107,500
2022£247,475£110,000£172,500£110,475
2023£251,500£77,000£169,975£105,500
2024£250,000£140,500£165,000£129,998
2025£255,000£65,000£175,000£143,675
2026£265,000£68,000£185,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bransty.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bransty.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£82£140£106
2017£172£113£150£108
2018£169£112£154£94
2019£199£139£165£96
2020£204£84£144£96
2021£187£118£173£111
2022£212£157£179£121
2023£240£92£177£142
2024£257£153£194£122
2025£248£113£196£116
2026£244£104£208£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bransty.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bransty in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 6JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 6JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202697, Loop Road North, Whitehaven, CA28 6LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
07 Mar 202542, Victoria Road, Whitehaven, CA28 6JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
07 Mar 202540, Victoria Road, Whitehaven, CA28 6JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
24 Apr 20253, Oakbank, Whitehaven, CA28 6HYTerracedFreehold£270,000
07 Mar 202565, Loop Road North, Whitehaven, CA28 6LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the CA28 6JA postcode area, located within Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 6JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBransty Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James' CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 6JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 6JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTescoCumberland, CA28 7XEWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miTescoBransty Row, Whitehaven, CA28 7XYWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA28 6JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joseph Ghayouba

Bransty - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Josh MacAlister

Whitehaven and Workington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyWhitehaven and WorkingtonE14001583
WardBranstyE05014177
ParishWhitehavenE04012422
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitehaven Harbour & CorkickleE02004001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Copeland 002AE01019260
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 6JA

Is CA28 6JA (Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle) safe?

The area around CA28 6JA records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CA28 6JA?

The median sale price around CA28 6JA in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £184,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA28 6JA?

There are 5 schools close to CA28 6JA, including Bransty Primary School (Good), St James' CofE Junior School (Good) and St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA28 6JA?

The closest station to CA28 6JA is Whitehaven, about 625 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA28 6JA?

CA28 6JA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,583 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA28 6JA (Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 6JA is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joseph Ghayouba (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.