Foxhouses Road is in Whitehaven and in Cumberland district. CA28 8AF is located in the Mirehouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxhouses Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA28 7TY, CA28 8AT, CA28 8AE, CA28 8AU, CA28 8AZ, CA28 7TZ, CA28 8AG, CA28 8BE, CA28 7UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA28 8AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 33% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 39.4% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 37.9% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 14.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.8% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 38.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.4% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 95.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 95.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxhouses Road was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Bransty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foxhouses Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bransty and the 367th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shangri-La Foxhouses Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2025-05-15 | £179,826 |
| Hawthorn House Foxhouses Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2024-03-26 | £336,723 |
| 16 Foxhouses Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-08 | £273,618 |
| 23 Foxhouses Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-01 | £161,742 |
| 22 Foxhouses Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-02-15 | £186,780 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Esk Avenue , Corkickle CA28 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School Coach Road , CA28 7TE | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jericho Primary School Windsor Court , CA28 6UX | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwray Junior School Monkwray Brow , CA28 9DT | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hensingham Primary School Main Street , CA28 8QZ | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY | 1out of 4 | 1,476 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 | 1,576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd, Bridges Retail Park | 797 yd | |
| Salvation Army | The Salvation Army, Catherine Street | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marchon Sports & Social Club | Marchon Sports And Social Club, Coach Road | 600 yd | |
| St Beghs Social Centre | St Beghs Social Club, Coach Road | 600 yd | |
| Castle Knights | Low Corkickle, Whitehaven | 611 yd | |
| Whitehaven Social Welfare Centre | Coach Road, Whitehaven | 672 yd | |
| Whitehaven RLFC | Recreation Ground, Coach Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Chippy | 29 Main Street, Hensingham | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Flatt Walks, Whitehaven | 667 yd | |
| B & M Retail | Units 1 & 2, Bridges Retail Park | 797 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, Preston Street | 1,063 yd | |
| Asda | Preston Street, Whitehaven | 1,063 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Preston Street | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven Afc COACH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB COACH ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Jericho Primary School WINDSOR COURT | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Whitehaven Sports Centre FLATT WALKS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 837 yd |
| Whitehaven Cricket Club WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB RICHMOND TERRACE | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Hensingham Primary School MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 962 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 | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.