Snebro Road is in Whitehaven and in Cumberland district. CA28 8DU 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 Snebro Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA28 8DX, CA28 8DT, CA28 8DS, CA28 8AJ, CA28 8DY, CA28 8DP, CA28 8AQ, CA28 8AH, CA28 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA28 8DU 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 | 52% | 50.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48% | 49.2% | 1.2% | 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 | 31.2% | 29.3% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 46.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 40.4% | 42.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 17.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 8DU this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 32.8% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.1% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 22.2% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 97.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.1% | 37.2% | -17.1% |
| Christian | 74.1% | 46.2% | 27.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snebro Road was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% lower than the Egremont North and St Bees average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Snebro Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Egremont North and St Bees and the 371st lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Snebro Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-08 | £129,067 |
| 42 Snebro Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-10-24 | £111,074 |
| 67 Snebro Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-04-29 | £124,937 |
| 55 Snebro Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2021-08-30 | £101,083 |
| 57 Snebro Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-01-29 | £103,399 |
CA28 8DU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkwray Junior School Monkwray Brow , CA28 9DT | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School Coach Road , CA28 7TE | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hensingham Primary School Main Street , CA28 8QZ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jericho Primary School Windsor Court , CA28 6UX | 3out of 4 | 1,040 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 | 1,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY | 1out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 1,833 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bees School Wood Lane , ST BEES CA27 0DS | - not rated | 5,152 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Inn | Main Street, Hensingham | 663 yd | |
| The Globe | 95 Main Street, Hensingham | 727 yd | |
| Whitehaven Social Welfare Centre | Coach Road, Whitehaven | 790 yd | |
| Whitehaven RLFC | Recreation Ground, Coach Road | 790 yd | |
| Marchon Sports & Social Club | Marchon Sports And Social Club, Coach Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Chippy | 29 Main Street, Hensingham | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Flatt Walks, Whitehaven | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB WHITEHAVEN RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB COACH ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Whitehaven Afc COACH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 763 yd |
| St Benedict'S Rugby Union Football Club NEWLANDS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Mirehouse Football Club NEWLANDS AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Hensingham Primary School MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Jericho Primary School WINDSOR COURT | grass pitches | 983 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.