Postcode CA28 8XQ is located in a rural town, within the Howgate ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Parton & Distington area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Parton & Distington is £44,439 per year. The nearest station is Parton located about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Parton & Distington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,634 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Parton & Distington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Parton & Distington is £44,439 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 8XQ.
Parton & Distington near CA28 8XQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £129,950 in Howgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £416,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £315,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £88,000 |
10 year median price trend in Howgate
In the CA28 8XQ postcode area, located within Parton & Distington, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Moresby Convenience Store | Moresby Parks Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8XG | Walking directions to Moresby Convenience Store |
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.