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CA28 8ST

Richmond Hill Road

Hillcrest and Hensingham

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Detailed insights for CA28 8ST

Overview

Postcode CA28 8ST 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 average crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year. The nearest station is Corkickle, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.8%

Approximately 28.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 8ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 8ST has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Corkickle located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 8ST
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Corkickle

N/A

Walking directions to Corkickle

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
203
Population density
2,164.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.06(-14%)
Public order
7.8(-23%)
Other theft
6.07(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.07(-32%)
Other crime
2.6(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
97.54%
Other Asian
1
0.49%
African
1
0.49%
Irish
1
0.49%
Other White
1
0.49%
Total population: 203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
37
21.26%
No qualifications
32
18.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
18.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
13.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
13.22%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
31.73%
Owns with a mortgage
32
30.77%
Other social rented
21
20.19%
Social rents from council
9
8.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.77%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Hillcrest and Hensingham

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £230K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Hillcrest and Hensingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,500 up to £502,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillcrest and Hensingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£282,500£220
Semi-Detached56£188,000£214
Terraced27£125,000£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hillcrest and Hensingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillcrest and Hensingham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£144,975£101,000
2017£230,000£150,000£108,000
2018£260,000£146,500£90,000
2019£213,750£151,700£104,000
2020£246,000£145,000£101,000
2021£272,500£157,000£97,500
2022£242,000£164,000£124,500
2023£271,250£170,000£129,950
2024£270,000£176,500£120,000
2025£275,000£175,000£119,000
2026£317,500£220,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillcrest and Hensingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillcrest and Hensingham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£145£128
2017£156£157£134
2018£180£161£117
2019£164£163£120
2020£188£161£131
2021£214£180£122
2022£198£186£150
2023£207£186£160
2024£208£194£149
2025£230£202£141
2026£215£217£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillcrest and Hensingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hillcrest and Hensingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202543, Richmond Hill Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8STSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
31 Jan 202530, Richmond Hill Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
01 May 202659, Richmond Hill Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8SRTerracedFreehold£72,000
28 Nov 202551, Richmond Hill Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,000
04 Mar 20254, Wythburn Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£137,000

Schools

In the CA28 8ST postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 8ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHensingham Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryThe Whitehaven AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryJericho Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 8ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparWilliamson's Lane, Cumberland, CA28 8TLWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miBewsher Off Licence18 Main Street, Hensingham, CA28 8PYWalking directions to Bewsher Off Licence

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 8ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeanette Forster

Hillcrest and Hensingham - 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
ParishWhitehavenE04012422
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hensingham, Hillcrest & AikbankE02004002
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Copeland 003CE01019284
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 8ST

Is CA28 8ST (Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank) safe?

The area around CA28 8ST records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CA28 8ST?

The median sale price around CA28 8ST in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £175,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA28 8ST?

There are 7 schools close to CA28 8ST, including Hensingham Primary School, The Whitehaven Academy (Good) and Jericho Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA28 8ST?

The closest station to CA28 8ST is Corkickle, about 1,450 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA28 8ST?

CA28 8ST scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA28 8ST (Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 8ST is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jeanette Forster (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.