Area Overview for CA28 7PE

You are looking at a very specific postcode, CA28 7PE, which covers a small residential cluster of just 2184 square metres. The population here is precisely 1448 people, indicating a dense living environment. This area sits within Whitehaven, a coastal town in Cumbria known for its historic port and Georgian architecture. Modern development in this part of the region began in 1630 when Sir Christopher Lowther purchased the estate and built a stone pier to facilitate coal exports. His son, Sir John Lowther, laid out a rectangular grid of streets from the 1680s, making Whitehaven the earliest planned new town in post-medieval Britain. Today, the area reflects this deep history with over 170 listed buildings. Living in CA28 7PE means residing in a location defined by its maritime heritage and structured urban planning from the 17th and 18th centuries. The town functioned as England's second-busiest port by tonnage between 1750 and 1772, handling significant trade before evolving into the community you see today.

Families residing in CA28 7PE have access to strong primary education within the immediate town. St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School is a nearby primary institution holding a good Ofsted rating. Similarly, St James' CofE Junior School operates as a primary school and also holds a good Ofsted rating. While the data does not detail secondary schools directly attached to this specific postcode, the presence of two primary schools rated good indicates a solid educational foundation for younger children. You will find these schools serve the general catchment area of Whitehaven. The fact that both the infant and junior stages are rated good suggests a consistent quality of education across the early years. Families should verify secondary school catchment boundaries as they move beyond the primary phase. The combination of these two schools provides a complete primary education pathway for children living in this cluster.

The community in CA28 7PE has a distinct age profile with a median age of 47 years. Most residents fall into the adult age range between 30 and 64 years. House ownership stands at 34%, meaning the majority of the 1448 residents do not own their homes outright. The predominant accommodation type in this cluster is flats. The population is predominantly White, reflecting the broader demographic makeup of the Whitehaven area. You will find fewer young families and more established households among the 30 to 64 age group. This age distribution suggests a neighbourhood that may cater more to couples or individuals than large young families. The low home ownership rate of just over a third indicates a significant rental sector or social housing presence. A population density figure of 663,043 people per square kilometre highlights the extreme concentration of people within this specific postcode boundary relative to the total land area available.