Postcode CA28 6SB 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.9 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a very 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 16.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 6SB.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 6SB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whitehaven | N/A | Walking directions to Whitehaven |
| 0.6 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 in Bransty area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,500 up to £495,000.
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 | 9 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £148,250 |
10 year median price trend in Bransty
In the CA28 6SB postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 6SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Scotch Street, Cumberland, CA28 7NS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, CA28 7RW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Cumberland, CA28 7XE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Euro Star Mini Market | Cumberland, CA28 7EH | Walking directions to Euro Star Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Lowther Street Store | Lowther Street, Cumberland, CA28 7AH | Walking directions to Lowther Street Store |
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 6SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joseph Ghayouba
Bransty - 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.