Postcode report
CA28 8UH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cumberland
About CA28 8UH: area rating, property, schools and local change
CA28 8UH is a postcode in Mirehouse, Cumberland, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA28 8UH, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CA28 8UH are local prosperity and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CA28 8UH is based on Copeland 003 Census 2021. It covers 9,516 residents, 1,541 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CA28 8UH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA28 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £138k from 93 rolling sales, down 6.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CA28 8UH can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CA28 8UH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CA28 8UH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CA28 8UH
Is CA28 8UH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CA28 8UH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CA28 8UH?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CA28 8UH?
LocaleIQ matched CA28 8UH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CA28 8UH?
The latest median sold price is £138k based on 93 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CA28 8UH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.