Duke Street is in Whitehaven and in Cumberland district. CA28 7NW is located in the Bransty electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duke Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA28 7NX, CA28 7NP, CA28 7NT, CA28 7NS, CA28 7NL, CA28 7QF, CA28 7QD, CA28 7EU, CA28 7PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA28 7NW is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 44.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 53.8% | 55.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.8% | 41.4% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 28.7% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 23.1% | 19.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 5.7% | -8.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.2% | 32.8% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 25.4% | 24.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 11.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around CA28 7NW this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.9% | 33.5% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 26% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 90.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
In this area, 88.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.4% | 88.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 89.4% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duke Street was 314.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.1% higher than the Bransty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Duke Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bransty and the 29th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64A Duke Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2019-03-29 | £106,698 |
| 75 Duke Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2014-01-31 | £68,917 |
| 76A Duke Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-06-28 | £145,516 |
| 65 Duke Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2007-07-12 | £101,971 |
| 65 Duke Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2005-05-09 | £96,184 |
CA28 7NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School High Street , CA28 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Wellington Row , CA28 7HG | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School Coach Road , CA28 7TE | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwray Junior School Monkwray Brow , CA28 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bransty Primary School Mona Road , Bransty CA28 6EG | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY | 1out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Campus Whitehaven , Red Lonning CA28 8UG | 4out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa A Roma | 132 Queen Street, Whitehaven | 80 yd | |
| Westminster Cafe Bar | 65 Lowther Street, Whitehaven | 132 yd | |
| Roof Top Cafe | J Dixon & Son Ltd, 9-16 Lowther Street | 181 yd | |
| Salvation Army | The Salvation Army, Catherine Street | 191 yd | |
| St Nicholas Centre | St Nicholas Tower, Lowther Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bananas | 25 Duke Street, Whitehaven | 94 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | Scotch Street, Whitehaven | 101 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Duke Street, Whitehaven | 143 yd | |
| Yellow Earl | The Yellow Earl, 66 Lowther Street | 144 yd | |
| Shakers | 21 Duke Street, Whitehaven | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny Wongs | 31 Scotch Street, Whitehaven | 77 yd | |
| Uppercrust | 16 Duke Street, Whitehaven | 157 yd | |
| Oriental House | 18 Duke Street, Whitehaven | 157 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 17 Duke Street, Whitehaven | 157 yd | |
| La'al Tattie Bar | 103 Duke Street, Whitehaven | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Stores Ltd, Bransty Row | 347 yd | |
| B & M Retail | Units 1 & 2, Bridges Retail Park | 474 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Flatt Walks, Whitehaven | 548 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, Preston Street | 692 yd | |
| Asda | Preston Street, Whitehaven | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven Sports Centre FLATT WALKS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 439 yd |
| The Leisure Club (Closed) Howgill Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Whitehaven Cricket Club WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB RICHMOND TERRACE | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Ymca (Whitehaven) (Closed) Irish Street | 507 yd | |
| Whitehaven Afc COACH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Bransty Playing Field BRANSTY ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Kells Amateur Rugby League Football Club OLD ARROWTHWAITE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB COACH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.