Postcode CA28 8DG (Copeland)

Map showing CA28 8DG and nearby postcodes

The postcode CA28 8DG is located in Copeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CA28 8DG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CA28 8DG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 8DG as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.

The closest road name to CA28 8DG is Herdus Road which is centered 73 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Grisedale Close and is 28 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 1.48 km away.

The closest primary school to CA28 8DG (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 8DG is St Benedicts RUFC and is 281 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 437 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 8, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 17.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CA28 8DG is covered by the Cumbria police force association and Cumbria Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to CA28 8DG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CA28 8DG, and the approximate distance away.

Herdus Road 73 m
Grisedale Close 100 m
Whinlatter Road 167 m
Tomlin Avenue 170 m
Steeple Close 237 m
Croasdale Avenue 246 m
Pillar Road 246 m
Seathwaite Avenue 315 m
Lorton Close 325 m
Newlands Avenue 363 m
Meadow Road 386 m
Kirkstone Road 543 m
B5295 2.45 km
B5345 2.71 km
A595 14.66 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CA28 8DG

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CA28 8DG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Valley Primary School and Nursery Good
(February 27, 2019)
254 m
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Good
(December 19, 2018)
919 m
Hensingham Primary School 1.11 km
Jericho Primary School Good
(February 28, 2018)
1.46 km
Monkwray Junior School Good
(March 28, 2017)
1.48 km
The Whitehaven Academy 1.51 km
Kells Infant School Outstanding
(July 9, 2014)
1.55 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(March 5, 2014)
1.59 km
St Begh's Catholic Junior School Good
(July 18, 2018)
1.64 km
St Benedict's Catholic High School Good
(December 18, 2019)
2.05 km
Mayfield School Outstanding
(January 23, 2018)
2.05 km
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School Good
(December 12, 2018)
2.47 km
St James' CofE Junior School Good
(April 28, 2016)
2.51 km
Moor Row Community Primary School Good
(November 1, 2018)
2.74 km
Bransty Primary School Good
(November 14, 2017)
3.33 km
Moresby Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
3.88 km
St Bees School 4.05 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Good
(October 9, 2019)
4.26 km
St Bridget's CofE School Good
(July 6, 2021)
4.47 km
St Bees Village Primary School Good
(July 11, 2018)
4.47 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CA28 8DG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Valley Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 1, 2021
255 m
New Rainbow Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 15, 2019
258 m
St Benedicts RUFC Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 2, 2018
281 m
Mirehouse Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 30, 2019
437 m
Mirehouse Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 16, 2018
437 m
MJ & G Parr Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 1, 2018
437 m
Ocean Treasures Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 8, 2020
437 m
Ropers Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
437 m
The Little Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 23, 2020
437 m
Top of the Shops Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
437 m
Nisa Local Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 19, 2019
477 m
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
501 m
33 Copeland Avenue Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 1, 2013
503 m
Mirehouse Labour Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 29, 2019
567 m
Greenbank P & M Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 29, 2018
705 m
Tamalder Childcare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
710 m
Bethshan Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 14, 2021
712 m
Greenbank Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
712 m
CCU /ITU Ward Kitchen Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 24, 2020
739 m
Childrens Ward Kitchen Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 24, 2020
739 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CA28 8DG - Data from Apr 2022

Grisedale Close Bus Stop/Station 28 m
Grisedale Close Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Crown & Anchor Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Crown & Anchor Bus Stop/Station 292 m
Mariners Way Bus Stop/Station 366 m
Station Entrance Rail 1.48 km
Station Entrance Rail 2.75 km
Station Entrance Rail 4.21 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CA28 8DG - Data from Dec 2021

Benhow Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Corkickle Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Richmond Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
Roskapark Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Jericho Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Stanley Pond Inland Water 1.79 km
Midgey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Crowpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Castle Park Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
White Park Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Moss Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Alma Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Bearmouth Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Priestgill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
South Beach Beach 2.69 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CA28 8DG - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 17.1 Mbps 17.3 Mbps 34.17 Mbps
Upload 1.2 Mbps 2 Mbps 11.17 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 100% 16.9 1.2
30-300 Mbps 0% 34 11
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

13 meters consuming 213,067 kWh - mean 16,390 kWh : median 15,264 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CA28 8DG - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Cumbria
Latitude 54.52937400
Longitude -3.57450200
OS Easting 298205
OS Northing 0516040
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6257
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Cumbria

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000029
Travel To Work Area Whitehaven

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33007935
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Copeland 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Copeland 005C
Output Area / Small Area 8A2