Postcode CA28 8SU 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 50.3 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 Corkickle located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 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 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 8SU.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 8SU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Hillcrest and Hensingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 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 | 9 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £176,750 |
| Terraced | 30 | £119,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hillcrest and Hensingham
In the CA28 8SU postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Williamson's Lane, Cumberland, CA28 8TL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.