Overview of CA28 7RU

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Park Drive is in Whitehaven and in Copeland district. CA28 7RU is located in the Corkickle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Park Drive, Whitehaven, CA28 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CA28 7RX, CA28 7RT, CA28 7RY, CA28 7RZ, CA28 7SA, CA28 7RS, CA28 7TP, CA28 7SB, CA28 8AA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA28 7RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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)
Female51.1%49.7%-1.4% 51.0% -1.3%
Male48.9%50.3%1.4% 49.0% 1.3%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.1%29.7%7.6% 37.9% -8.2%
Married: Opposite sex59.5%48.3%-11.2% 44.2% 4.1%
Separated1.7%0.4%-1.3% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced5.2%10.8%5.6% 9.1% 1.7%
Widowed11.4%10.8%-0.6% 6.1% 4.7%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.4%43.2%-8.2% 48.4% -5.2%
Good health27.5%38%10.5% 33.6% 4.4%
Fair health15.4%15.2%-0.2% 12.7% 2.5%
Bad health4.5%3.3%-1.2% 4.0% -0.7%
Very bad health1.2%0.3%-0.9% 1.2% -0.9%

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 qualifications26%16.4%-9.6% 18.2% -1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.1%7.8%-5.3% 9.6% -1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.9%13.4%-1.5% 13.4% 0.0%
Apprenticeship5.2%6.7%1.5% 5.3% 1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.1%15.2%4.1% 16.9% -1.7%
Degree or Similar25.6%37.5%11.9% 33.8% 3.7%
Other4.2%3%-1.2% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1%1.0% 0.7% 0.3%
Pakistani1.2%0%-1.2% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0%0.7%0.7% 1.6% -0.9%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
White98.2%97.4%-0.8% 81.4% 16.0%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% 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 Kingdom97.6%94.7%-2.9% 83.2% 11.5%
European Union1.2%2.6%1.4% 6.1% -3.5%
Middle East and Asia0.6%2.3%1.7% 5.6% -3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.6%94.7%-2.9% 83.2% 11.5%
10+ Years0.3%2%1.7% 9.8% -7.8%
5-10 Years0.3%1.3%1.0% 2.9% -1.6%
2-5 Years0%2%2.0% 2.2% -0.2%
Less than 2 years1.8%0%-1.8% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.1% 76.7% 10.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Poland1.7% 1.3% 0.4%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
South-East Asia0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
No passport held8.9% 13.5% -4.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion22.8% 37.2% -14.4%
Christian73.9% 46.2% 27.7%
Not answered3.3% 6.0% -2.7%

Safety

Is Park Drive Street dangerous?

In 2023, 304 crimes were reported near Park Drive . 43% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was anti social behaviour. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of CA28 7RU. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for CA28 7RU.

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



More Crime Statistics for Park Drive, Whitehaven, CA28 7RU

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,800
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CA28 7RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Park Drive are based on 31 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 7RU

Average Price
£180,845
Semi-Detached
£180,845
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Drive

Average Price
£213,584
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
26 Park Drive, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£179,9502023-02-16 £179,950
26 Park Drive, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,0002017-11-23 £184,657
26 Park Drive, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£60,0002002-04-12 £190,852
26 Park Drive, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£47,0002000-02-14 £167,026

Employment

CA28 7RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CA28 7RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee106
Retired99
Part-Time Employee23
Self-Employed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Student (economically inactive)6
Looking after home or family4
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Other1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing32
Human health and social work activities15
Education13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Construction11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles11
Other9
Accommodation and food service activities9
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 7
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Financial and insurance activities2
Information and communication2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Transport and storage1
Administrative and support service activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Coach Road , CA28 7TE
3out of 4 256 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
High Street , CA28 7PZ
3out of 4 765 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St James' CofE Junior School
Wellington Row , CA28 7HG
3out of 4 818 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Esk Avenue , Corkickle CA28 8AJ
3out of 4 964 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Monkwray Junior School
Monkwray Brow , CA28 9DT
3out of 4 982 yd Community school No 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 1,405 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Whitehaven Academy
Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY
1out of 4 1,791 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 1,656 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
Mcdonalds Restaurants LtdMcdonalds Restaurant Ltd, Bridges Retail Park399 yd
Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army, Catherine Street475 yd
Roof Top CafeJ Dixon & Son Ltd, 9-16 Lowther Street594 yd
Westminster Cafe Bar65 Lowther Street, Whitehaven616 yd
Casa A Roma132 Queen Street, Whitehaven665 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Castle KnightsLow Corkickle, Whitehaven239 yd
Marchon Sports & Social ClubMarchon Sports And Social Club, Coach Road344 yd
St Beghs Social CentreSt Beghs Social Club, Coach Road344 yd
The Lowther Club82 Lowther Street, Whitehaven431 yd
Masonic HallDuke Street, Whitehaven490 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Granny Wongs31 Scotch Street, Whitehaven600 yd
Uppercrust16 Duke Street, Whitehaven783 yd
Oriental House18 Duke Street, Whitehaven783 yd
Chicken Hut17 Duke Street, Whitehaven783 yd
La'al Tattie Bar103 Duke Street, Whitehaven795 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LimitedFlatt Walks, Whitehaven273 yd
B & M RetailUnits 1 & 2, Bridges Retail Park399 yd
Iceland Foods PlcIceland Frozen Foods Plc, Preston Street800 yd
AsdaPreston Street, Whitehaven800 yd
Aldi Stores LtdAldi Foodstore Ltd, Preston Street800 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Whitehaven Sports Centre
FLATT WALKS
health and fitness suite, squash courts421 yd
Whitehaven Cricket Club
WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB RICHMOND TERRACE
grass pitches589 yd
Whitehaven Afc
COACH ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches617 yd
Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club
WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB COACH ROAD
grass pitches755 yd
The Leisure Club (Closed)
Howgill Street
health and fitness suite, swimming pool764 yd
Ymca (Whitehaven) (Closed)
Irish Street
795 yd
Jericho Primary School
WINDSOR COURT
grass pitches890 yd
Kells Amateur Rugby League Football Club
OLD ARROWTHWAITE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,051 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%

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