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CA28 7AH

Lowther Street

Bransty

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Detailed insights for CA28 7AH

Overview

Postcode CA28 7AH 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 386.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.5× 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 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Beghs Priory Church Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
387
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 943 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 386.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.4%

Approximately 36.4% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from CA28 7AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle near CA28 7AH 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 7AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Whitehaven

N/A

Walking directions to Whitehaven
0.5 mi

Corkickle

N/A

Walking directions to Corkickle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA28 7AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Beghs Priory Church ParkSmallWalking directions to St Beghs Priory Church Park

Area Profile

Population
207
Population density
5,255.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
218.23(+485%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.01(+223%)
Public order
49.03(+384%)
Criminal damage and arson
44.2(+392%)
Other theft
25.55(+287%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
80.98%
Other White
16
7.8%
Other
6
2.93%
Indian
5
2.44%
Chinese
4
1.95%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
29.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
27.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.68%
Level 3 (A level)
24
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.47%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
31.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
28.67%
Owns outright
28
19.58%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.49%
Social rents from council
7
4.9%
Total households: 143

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 7AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 7AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 2025Post Office Chambers, Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7AHOtherFreehold£178,000
04 Jul 202569, Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7AHOtherFreehold£160,000
11 Jul 202513, Sandhills Court, Queen Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7QFFlatsLeasehold£80,000
01 May 20258, Sandhills Court, Queen Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7QFFlatsLeasehold£65,000
10 Mar 20259, Sandhills Court, Queen Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7QFFlatsLeasehold£57,000

Schools

In the CA28 7AH postcode area, located within Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 7AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt James' CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Begh's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 7AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 7AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLowther Street StoreLowther Street, Cumberland, CA28 7AHWalking directions to Lowther Street Store
0.1 miEasy ShopLowther Street, Cumberland, CA28 7DSWalking directions to Easy Shop
0.1 miHeron Foods20,21 King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7LAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miEuro Star Mini MarketCumberland, CA28 7EHWalking directions to Euro Star Mini Market
0.1 miPremierScotch Street, Cumberland, CA28 7NSWalking directions to Premier

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 7AH, 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 002BE01019280
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 7AH

Is CA28 7AH (Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle) safe?

The area around CA28 7AH records about 387 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7AH?

The median sale price around CA28 7AH 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 7AH?

There are 8 schools close to CA28 7AH, including St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School (Good), St James' CofE Junior School (Good) and St Begh's Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA28 7AH?

The closest station to CA28 7AH is Whitehaven, about 607 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA28 7AH?

CA28 7AH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 943 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA28 7AH (Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 7AH 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.