Postcode CA28 6RL 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. The average income per household in Parton & Distington is £44,439 per year. The nearest station is Parton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Parton & Distington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.8% 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.
The average income per household in Parton & Distington is £44,439 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from CA28 6RL.
Parton & Distington near CA28 6RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Parton | N/A | Walking directions to Parton |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £141,250 in Howgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £297,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £177,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £98,500 |
10 year median price trend in Howgate
In the CA28 6RL postcode area, located within Parton & Distington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Bridget's CofE School | Voluntary controlled school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Bransty Primary School | Community school | Good |
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.
Elected local representatives for CA28 6RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gillian Troughton
Howgate - Elected 5 May 2022
Josh MacAlister
Whitehaven and Workington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.