Postcode CA28 8DU (Copeland)

Map showing CA28 8DU and nearby postcodes

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

CA28 8DU 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 8DU as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.

The closest road name to CA28 8DU is Scafell Close which is centered 127 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Snebro Beck and is 96 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 701 m away.

The closest primary school to CA28 8DU (for ages 11 and under) is Hensingham Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Whitehaven Academy.

The local pub for residents of CA28 8DU is Sun Inn and is 610 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 10, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cottage Chippy and is 615 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 29, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 53.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CA28 8DU 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 8DU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Scafell Close 127 m
Snebro Road 128 m
Bleng Avenue 186 m
Duddon Close 235 m
Valley Park 241 m
Acer Grove 283 m
Maple Grove 291 m
Esk Avenue 373 m
Calder Avenue 561 m
Whinlatter Road 614 m
Meadow Road 783 m
B5345 3.41 km
A595 15.39 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CA28 8DU

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 8DU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Good
(December 19, 2018)
139 m
Hensingham Primary School 843 m
St Begh's Catholic Junior School Good
(July 18, 2018)
869 m
Jericho Primary School Good
(February 28, 2018)
900 m
Monkwray Junior School Good
(March 28, 2017)
905 m
Valley Primary School and Nursery Good
(February 27, 2019)
1.03 km
Kells Infant School Outstanding
(July 9, 2014)
1.23 km
The Whitehaven Academy 1.28 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(March 5, 2014)
1.33 km
St Benedict's Catholic High School Good
(December 18, 2019)
1.63 km
Mayfield School Outstanding
(January 23, 2018)
1.63 km
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School Good
(December 12, 2018)
1.69 km
St James' CofE Junior School Good
(April 28, 2016)
1.73 km
Bransty Primary School Good
(November 14, 2017)
2.56 km
Moresby Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
3.27 km
Moor Row Community Primary School Good
(November 1, 2018)
3.39 km
St Bridget's CofE School Good
(July 6, 2021)
3.7 km
St Bees School 4.73 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Good
(October 9, 2019)
4.74 km
Montreal CofE Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
4.93 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Gregorys & St Patricks RC Infant School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
139 m
Nisa Local Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 19, 2019
326 m
Tamalder Childcare Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
370 m
Bewshers Wines and Spirits Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 3, 2018
567 m
The Corner House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 2, 2018
609 m
Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 10, 2021
610 m
Karen's Bakes Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 2, 2019
614 m
Cottage Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 29, 2019
615 m
The Globe Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 14, 2021
659 m
Applegreen Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 11, 2018
707 m
Jeanie's Snacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 17, 2019
724 m
Whitehaven Miners Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
April 5, 2019
724 m
Whitehaven RLFC Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
April 6, 2017
724 m
Devine Cakes Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 8, 2018
748 m
33 Copeland Avenue Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 1, 2013
765 m
Bethany House Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 14, 2021
775 m
Chase Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 7, 2021
775 m
Hensingham Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
843 m
Begh's Buffets School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 17, 2018
869 m
Marchon Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
869 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Snebro Beck Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Snebro Beck Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Bleng Avenue Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Calder Avenue Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Snebro Road Bus Stop/Station 254 m
Station Entrance Rail 701 m
Station Entrance Rail 1.97 km
Station Entrance Rail 3.81 km

Nearby Nature

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

Corkickle Brake Woodland Or Forest 897 m
Jericho Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Midgey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Crowpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Richmond Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.25 km
Castle Park Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
White Park Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Moss Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Benhow Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
South Beach Beach 1.98 km
Tom Hurd Rock Island 2.05 km
Alma Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Roskapark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Bearmouth Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
North Beach Beach 2.18 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 67 Mbps 53.8 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 13.2 Mbps 20 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 0% 13.3 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 66.9 17.1
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

27 meters consuming 288,856 kWh - mean 10,698 kWh : median 10,479 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CA28 8DU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Cumbria
Latitude 54.53615600
Longitude -3.57760700
OS Easting 298021
OS Northing 0516799
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