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CA28 6PG

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Detailed insights for CA28 6PG

Overview

Postcode CA28 6PG is located in an urban city, within the Howgate ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Parton & Distington area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.7 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 Parton & Distington is £44,439 per year. The nearest station is Parton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Parton & Distington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Parton & Distington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Parton & Distington is £44,439 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from CA28 6PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Parton & Distington near CA28 6PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Parton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 6PG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Parton

N/A

Walking directions to Parton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
839.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.87(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.37(-40%)
Public order
3.83(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.07(-83%)
Other crime
2.3(-7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
99.39%
Other Asian
2
0.61%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
21.22%
Level 3 (A level)
56
20.14%
No qualifications
50
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.31%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
50.34%
Owns with a mortgage
48
33.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.28%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.14%
Other social rented
5
3.45%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Howgate

Median price£137,500
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£103K – £243K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 (about £153 per square foot) in Howgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Howgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£295,000£215
Semi-Detached17£145,000£156
Terraced29£100,000£110

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Howgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,000£73,000£75,000
2017£279,500£96,500£69,975
2018£270,000£111,000£87,000
2019£285,000£122,000£69,000
2020£260,000£120,000£69,500
2021£271,750£99,500£77,000
2022£312,475£129,950£97,000
2023£269,000£145,000£89,000
2024£235,995£125,000£83,500
2025£295,000£170,000£88,000
2026£284,500£145,000£100,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Howgate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£74£81
2017£163£102£85
2018£189£116£91
2019£176£128£74
2020£179£143£78
2021£198£122£88
2022£166£139£103
2023£204£166£96
2024£200£143£93
2025£211£164£102
2026£243£172£111
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Howgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 6PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 6PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 20264, Moresby Terrace, Whitehaven, CA28 6PFTerracedFreehold£95,000
07 Nov 20253, Moresby Terrace, Whitehaven, CA28 6PFTerracedFreehold£73,500
20 Mar 202633, Criffel Road, Whitehaven, CA28 6RQTerracedFreehold£134,000
25 Jul 202574, Criffel Road, Whitehaven, CA28 6RHTerracedFreehold£121,000
01 May 202568, Criffel Road, Whitehaven, CA28 6RHTerracedFreehold£122,000

Schools

In the CA28 6PG postcode area, located within Parton & Distington, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 6PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Bridget's CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryBransty Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryLowca Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 6PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gillian Troughton

Howgate - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Josh MacAlister

Whitehaven and Workington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyWhitehaven and WorkingtonE14001583
WardHowgateE05014196
ParishPartonE04002500
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Parton & DistingtonE02004000
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Copeland 001CE01019270
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 6PG

Is CA28 6PG (Parton & Distington) safe?

The area around CA28 6PG records about 31 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CA28 6PG?

The median sale price around CA28 6PG in Parton & Distington is £137,500 (about £153 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA28 6PG?

There are 3 schools close to CA28 6PG, including St Bridget's CofE School (Good), Bransty Primary School (Good) and Lowca Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA28 6PG?

The closest station to CA28 6PG is Parton, about 367 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA28 6PG?

CA28 6PG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA28 6PG (Parton & Distington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 6PG is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gillian Troughton (Labour and Co-operative 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.