Overview of CA28 6SU

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Hillcrest Avenue is in Whitehaven and in Copeland district. CA28 6SU is located in the Hillcrest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Hillcrest Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 6SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CA28 6SX, CA28 6ST, CA28 6SR, CA28 7SD, CA28 6SZ, CA28 7TW, CA28 6TB, CA28 6TF, CA28 6TG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA28 6SU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51%48.5%-2.5% 51.0% -2.5%
Male49%51.5%2.5% 49.0% 2.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CA28 6SU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single23.5%27.1%3.6% 37.9% -10.8%
Married: Opposite sex62.6%56.5%-6.1% 44.2% 12.3%
Separated1.4%0.8%-0.6% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced5.9%10.3%4.4% 9.1% 1.2%
Widowed6.6%5.3%-1.3% 6.1% -0.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.6%59%6.4% 48.4% 10.6%
Good health34.4%30.4%-4.0% 33.6% -3.2%
Fair health9.4%8%-1.4% 12.7% -4.7%
Bad health2.8%2.1%-0.7% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.8%0.6%-0.2% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.6%12.2%-3.4% 18.2% -6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.8%9.9%-3.9% 9.6% 0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.1%14.1%-6.0% 13.4% 0.7%
Apprenticeship5.5%7.6%2.1% 5.3% 2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.1%21.8%8.7% 16.9% 4.9%
Degree or Similar29.1%34.4%5.3% 33.8% 0.6%
Other2.8%0%-2.8% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0.8%1.2%0.4% 3.1% -1.9%
Other Asian0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
White98.6%97.6%-1.0% 81.4% 16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.8%98.5%0.7% 83.2% 15.3%
European Union0.8%0%-0.8% 6.1% -6.1%
Middle East and Asia1.1%1.2%0.1% 5.6% -4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.2%98.5%1.3% 83.2% 15.3%
10+ Years0.3%0.9%0.6% 9.8% -8.9%
5-10 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years1.1%0%-1.1% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years1.4%0.3%-1.1% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.9% 76.7% 11.2%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held11.2% 13.5% -2.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.4% 37.2% -9.8%
Christian66.8% 46.2% 20.6%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Other religion0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Not answered3.8% 6.0% -2.2%

Safety

Is Hillcrest Avenue Street dangerous?

In 2023, 23 crimes were reported near Hillcrest Avenue . 79% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of CA28 6SU. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for CA28 6SU.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.



More Crime Statistics for Hillcrest Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 6SU

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,400
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CA28 6SU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hillcrest Avenue are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Copeland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA28 6SU

Average Price
£231,689
Semi-Detached
£207,276
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£365,959
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillcrest Avenue

Average Price
£206,876
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hillcrest AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
Hillcrest House Hillcrest Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002021-11-30 £445,051
2A Hillcrest Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Detached, an established residential building
£270,0002021-07-23 £286,867
4 Hillcrest Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£190,0002020-02-28 £226,407
4 Hillcrest Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£170,0002017-10-27 £199,478
6 Hillcrest Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,0002016-07-26 £202,532

Employment

CA28 6SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee116
Retired63
Part-Time Employee37
Self-Employed15
Student (economically inactive)10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Looking after home or family7
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Other0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing53
Human health and social work activities29
Education17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 10
Accommodation and food service activities10
Construction9
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Real estate activities5
Administrative and support service activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Financial and insurance activities3
Other2
Transport and storage1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Jericho Primary School
Windsor Court , CA28 6UX
3out of 4 611 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Coach Road , CA28 7TE
3out of 4 724 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St James' CofE Junior School
Wellington Row , CA28 7HG
3out of 4 959 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
High Street , CA28 7PZ
3out of 4 974 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Esk Avenue , Corkickle CA28 8AJ
3out of 4 1,068 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Red Lonning , Hensingham CA28 8UG
3out of 4 939 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Whitehaven Academy
Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY
1out of 4 1,400 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mayfield School
Campus Whitehaven , Red Lonning CA28 8UG
4out of 4 1,170 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
FunhouseUnit 1a, Red Lonning Industrial Estate690 yd
Mcdonalds Restaurants LtdMcdonalds Restaurant Ltd, Bridges Retail Park893 yd
Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army, Catherine Street897 yd
Whitehaven Golf ClubRed Lonning, Whitehaven932 yd
Roof Top CafeJ Dixon & Son Ltd, 9-16 Lowther Street1,024 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Castle KnightsLow Corkickle, Whitehaven731 yd
Marchon Sports & Social ClubMarchon Sports And Social Club, Coach Road825 yd
St Beghs Social CentreSt Beghs Social Club, Coach Road825 yd
Masonic HallDuke Street, Whitehaven845 yd
The Lowther Club82 Lowther Street, Whitehaven862 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Granny Wongs31 Scotch Street, Whitehaven931 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LimitedFlatt Walks, Whitehaven770 yd
B & M RetailUnits 1 & 2, Bridges Retail Park893 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Jericho Primary School
WINDSOR COURT
grass pitches537 yd
St Benedicts High School
Red Lonning
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches895 yd
Whitehaven Sports Centre
FLATT WALKS
health and fitness suite, squash courts912 yd
Whitehaven Golf Club
RED LONNING
golf933 yd
Whitehaven Afc
COACH ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,047 yd
Whitehaven Cricket Club
WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB RICHMOND TERRACE
grass pitches1,083 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed57.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed52.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.