Postcode CA28 7UQ is located in an urban city, within the Hillcrest and Hensingham ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £39,319 per year. The nearest station is Corkickle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is St Beghs Priory Church Park.
Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £39,319 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from CA28 7UQ.
Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle near CA28 7UQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Corkickle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
| 0.9 mi | Whitehaven | N/A | Walking directions to Whitehaven |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Beghs Priory Church Park | Small | Walking directions to St Beghs Priory Church Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £170,250 in Hillcrest and Hensingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £502,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hillcrest and Hensingham
In the CA28 7UQ postcode area, located within Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 7UQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, CA28 7RW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Bewsher Off Licence | 18 Main Street, Hensingham, CA28 8PY | Walking directions to Bewsher Off Licence |
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 7UQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeanette Forster
Hillcrest and Hensingham - 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.