Overend Road is in Whitehaven and in Cumberland district. CA28 8SB is located in the Hillcrest and Hensingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Overend Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA28 8RT, CA28 8RS, CA28 8SA, CA28 8SG, CA28 8SL, CA28 8RX, CA28 8SD, CA28 8SQ, CA28 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA28 8SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 34.7% | 41.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 38.3% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 47% | 46.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 34.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 21.8% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 10.7% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 18.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 22.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 17.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.5% | 98.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 73.1% | 46.2% | 26.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overend Road was 51.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Bransty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Overend Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bransty and the 387th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Overend Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-10-10 | £175,000 |
| 52 Overend Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-05-31 | £144,415 |
| 33 Overend Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-07-21 | £121,707 |
| 33 Overend Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2022-10-17 | £111,280 |
| 34 Overend Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-07-28 | £109,761 |
CA28 8SB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleator Moor Nursery School Ennerdale Road , Wath Brow CA25 5LW | 4out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frizington Nursery School Main Street , CA26 3PF | 3out of 4 | 4,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hensingham Primary School Main Street , CA28 8QZ | - not rated | 382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jericho Primary School Windsor Court , CA28 6UX | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Esk Avenue , Corkickle CA28 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School and Nursery Whinlatter Road , CA28 8DA | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School Coach Road , CA28 7TE | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY | 1out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Red Lonning , Hensingham CA28 8UG | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 939 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restaurant | West Cumberland Hospital, Homewood Road | 900 yd | |
| Summergrove Halls | Hensingham, Cumbria | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Club | Whitehaven RL Supporters, Cleator Moor Road | 395 yd | |
| Whitehaven RL Supporters | Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven | 396 yd | |
| The Globe | 95 Main Street, Hensingham | 676 yd | |
| Sun Inn | Main Street, Hensingham | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deja Brew | Unit 3a, Sneckyeat Road Industrial Estate | 622 yd | |
| Peking House | 42 - 42A, Sneckyeat Road | 701 yd | |
| Cottage Chippy | 29 Main Street, Hensingham | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Whitehaven Academy CLEATOR MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Copeland Swimming Pool And Fitness Centre CLEATOR MOOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Hensingham Amateur Rugby League Football Club CLEATOR MOOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Hensingham Primary School MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Cumbria Sport Academy Overend Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Powerhouse And Phoenix UNIT 4C UNIT 4C SNECKYEAT ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| St Benedicts High School Red Lonning | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Jericho Primary School WINDSOR COURT | grass pitches | 931 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 | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.