The postcode CA28 8DA is located in Copeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CA28 8DA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
CA28 8DA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CA28 8DA as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.
The closest road name to CA28 8DA is Wasdale Close which is centered 199 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Whinlatter Road and is 155 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 1.72 km away.
The closest primary school to CA28 8DA (for ages 11 and under) is Valley Primary School and Nursery. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 27, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Whitehaven Academy.
The local pub for residents of CA28 8DA is St Benedicts RUFC and is 257 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 2, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ocean Treasures and is 223 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 8, 2020.
Policing for CA28 8DA is covered by the Cumbria police force association and Cumbria Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CA28 8DA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CA28 8DA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CA28 8DA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CA28 8DA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 0 m |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (December 19, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Hensingham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.32 km | |
| Monkwray Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| The Whitehaven Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.68 km | |
| Kells Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (July 9, 2014) | 1.69 km |
| Jericho Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 1.69 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 5, 2014) | 1.7 km |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.89 km |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 2.25 km |
| Mayfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (January 23, 2018) | 2.25 km |
| Moor Row Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 1, 2018) | 2.57 km |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 2.72 km |
| St James' CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 28, 2016) | 2.76 km |
| Bransty Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2017) | 3.58 km |
| St Bees School | Independent school | 11-18 | 3.81 km | |
| Moresby Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 4.11 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 4.16 km |
| St Bees Village Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (July 11, 2018) | 4.23 km |
| Montreal CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 4.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CA28 8DA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 12 m | |
| New Rainbow Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2019 | 197 m | |
| Mirehouse Pharmacy | Exempt January 30, 2019 | 223 m | |
| Mirehouse Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2018 | 223 m | |
| MJ & G Parr Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2018 | 223 m | |
| Ocean Treasures | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 8, 2020 | 223 m | |
| Ropers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 223 m | |
| The Little Indian | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 23, 2020 | 223 m | |
| Top of the Shops Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 223 m | |
| St Benedicts RUFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 257 m | |
| Mirehouse Labour Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2019 | 363 m | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2019 | 384 m | |
| Bethshan Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2021 | 544 m | |
| 33 Copeland Avenue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2013 | 605 m | |
| Greenbank P & M Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2018 | 653 m | |
| Greenbank Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 674 m | |
| Haven Care Centre Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2021 | 697 m | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2019 | 730 m | |
| CCU /ITU Ward Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 788 m | |
| Childrens Ward Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 788 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CA28 8DA - Data from Apr 2022
| Whinlatter Road | 155 m | |
| Grisedale Close | 205 m | |
| Shops | 226 m | |
| Grisedale Close | 242 m | |
| Derwentwater Road | 356 m | |
| Station Entrance | 1.72 km | |
| Station Entrance | 3 km | |
| Station Entrance | 3.98 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CA28 8DA - Data from Dec 2021
| Benhow Wood | 987 m | |
| Roskapark Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Corkickle Brake | 1.37 km | |
| Stanley Pond | 1.54 km | |
| Richmond Hill | 1.56 km | |
| Jericho Plantation | 1.96 km | |
| Midgey Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Crowpark Wood | 2.2 km | |
| Castle Park | 2.29 km | |
| White Park | 2.33 km | |
| Moss Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Alma Bank Wood | 2.37 km | |
| Low Walton Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Abbey Wood | 2.61 km | |
| Bearmouth Wood | 2.75 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 54.52710500 |
| Longitude | -3.57413600 |
| OS Easting | 298223 |
| OS Northing | 0515787 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Copeland |
| County Electorial Division | Mirehouse ED |
| Electoral Ward | Whitehaven South |
| Local Authority District | Copeland |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cumbria Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Cumbria |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000029 |
| Travel To Work Area | Whitehaven |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Cumbria Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Cumbria CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Whitehaven BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Whitehaven BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33007933 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Copeland 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Copeland 005E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A2 |