Esk Avenue is in Whitehaven and in Cumberland district. CA28 8AP 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 Esk Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA28 8AR, CA28 7TQ, CA28 8GP, CA28 8AW, CA28 8BJ, CA28 8AB, CA28 8AS, CA28 8AD, CA28 7TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA28 8AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.4% | 34.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 45.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 39.1% | 33.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 38.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 22.3% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 26.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 11.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 21.9% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 97% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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% | 96.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 96.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 71.2% | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Esk Avenue was 373.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.5% higher than the Bransty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Esk Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bransty and the 22nd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Esk Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2012-01-06 | £99,902 |
| 4 Esk Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-08-19 | £106,253 |
| 4 Esk Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £32,000 | 1995-10-04 | £138,835 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CA28 8AP 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%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwray Junior School Monkwray Brow , CA28 9DT | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Esk Avenue , Corkickle CA28 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jericho Primary School Windsor Court , CA28 6UX | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School High Street , CA28 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY | 1out of 4 | 1,793 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 | 1,820 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 | 484 yd | |
| Salvation Army | The Salvation Army, Catherine Street | 733 yd | |
| Roof Top Cafe | J Dixon & Son Ltd, 9-16 Lowther Street | 812 yd | |
| Westminster Cafe Bar | 65 Lowther Street, Whitehaven | 854 yd | |
| Darling Manor | 139 Queen Street, Whitehaven | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marchon Sports & Social Club | Marchon Sports And Social Club, Coach Road | 279 yd | |
| St Beghs Social Centre | St Beghs Social Club, Coach Road | 279 yd | |
| Castle Knights | Low Corkickle, Whitehaven | 326 yd | |
| Whitehaven RLFC | Recreation Ground, Coach Road | 397 yd | |
| Whitehaven Social Welfare Centre | Coach Road, Whitehaven | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny Wongs | 31 Scotch Street, Whitehaven | 925 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 46-47 Market Place, Whitehaven | 968 yd | |
| That Food Place | 43 Market Place, Whitehaven | 968 yd | |
| New Hong Kong Express | 50 Market Place, Whitehaven | 968 yd | |
| La'al Tattie Bar | 103 Duke Street, Whitehaven | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Flatt Walks, Whitehaven | 373 yd | |
| B & M Retail | Units 1 & 2, Bridges Retail Park | 484 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, Preston Street | 727 yd | |
| Asda | Preston Street, Whitehaven | 727 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Preston Street | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven Afc COACH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB COACH ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Whitehaven Sports Centre FLATT WALKS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 525 yd |
| Whitehaven Cricket Club WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB WHITEHAVEN CRICKET CLUB RICHMOND TERRACE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| The Leisure Club (Closed) Howgill Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Ymca (Whitehaven) (Closed) Irish Street | 844 yd | |
| Kells Amateur Rugby League Football Club OLD ARROWTHWAITE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Jericho Primary School WINDSOR COURT | grass pitches | 949 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 | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.