Postcode CA28 8SL is located in an urban city, within the Hillcrest and Hensingham ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £43,400 per year. The nearest station is Corkickle located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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 of residents in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £43,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 8SL.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 8SL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 in Hillcrest and Hensingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £274,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £177,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hillcrest and Hensingham
In the CA28 8SL postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Williamson's Lane, Cumberland, CA28 8TL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Bewsher Off Licence | 18 Main Street, Hensingham, CA28 8PY | Walking directions to Bewsher Off Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.