Postcode CA28 6JB 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 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year. The nearest station is Whitehaven located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 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 15.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% 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 per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from CA28 6JB.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 6JB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whitehaven | N/A | Walking directions to Whitehaven |
| 1 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Bransty area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 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 | 23 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £79,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £167,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £149,950 |
10 year median price trend in Bransty
In the CA28 6JB postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 6JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Wellington Row, Cumberland, CA28 7HD | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Bransty Row, Whitehaven, CA28 7XY | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.