The postcode CA28 8SW is located in Copeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CA28 8SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CA28 8SW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.9 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 8SW as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.
The closest road name to CA28 8SW is Wythburn Road which is centered 34 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Muncaster Road and is 60 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 1.57 km away.
The closest primary school to CA28 8SW (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 8SW is The Haven Club and is 372 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 25, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Peking House and is 532 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on February 25, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 34.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.3 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. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CA28 8SW 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 8SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CA28 8SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CA28 8SW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CA28 8SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitehaven Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 318 m | |
| Hensingham Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 349 m | |
| Jericho Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2018) | 794 m |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 948 m |
| Mayfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (January 23, 2018) | 948 m |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (December 19, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Valley Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.71 km |
| Monkwray Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 2.03 km |
| St James' CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 28, 2016) | 2.23 km |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (December 12, 2018) | 2.24 km |
| Kells Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (July 9, 2014) | 2.37 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 5, 2014) | 2.47 km |
| Moor Row Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 1, 2018) | 2.76 km |
| Bransty Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2017) | 2.87 km |
| Moresby Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2018) | 2.88 km |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 3.77 km |
| St Bridget's CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 6, 2021) | 3.92 km |
| Montreal CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 3.93 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 4.41 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CA28 8SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Service Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 318 m | |
| Hensingham Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 349 m | |
| Graham Eyes Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 371 m | |
| Spar & Filling Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2021 | 371 m | |
| The Gables Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2021 | 372 m | |
| The Haven Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2018 | 372 m | |
| Whitehaven RL Supporters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2019 | 372 m | |
| The Globe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2021 | 492 m | |
| Peking House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 25, 2020 | 532 m | |
| Cottage Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 534 m | |
| Sun Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 10, 2021 | 542 m | |
| Playroom Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2020 | 557 m | |
| Bewshers Wines and Spirits | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 3, 2018 | 584 m | |
| CCU /ITU Ward Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 726 m | |
| Childrens Ward Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 726 m | |
| Copeland Unit Ward Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 726 m | |
| EAU Ward Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 726 m | |
| Honister (Maternity) Ward Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 726 m | |
| W H Smith (Shop) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2019 | 726 m | |
| Ward 1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 726 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CA28 8SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Muncaster Road | 60 m | |
| Ullswater Avenue | 64 m | |
| Wythburn Road | 93 m | |
| Wythburn Road | 100 m | |
| Patterdale Avenue | 199 m | |
| Station Entrance | 1.57 km | |
| Station Entrance | 2.55 km | |
| Station Entrance | 4 km | |
| Airport | 66.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CA28 8SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Richmond Hill | 177 m | |
| Alma Bank Wood | 1 km | |
| Moss Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Jericho Plantation | 1.15 km | |
| Midgey Wood | 1.37 km | |
| Bearmouth Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Priestgill Wood | 1.45 km | |
| White Park | 1.77 km | |
| Crowpark Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Castle Park | 1.89 km | |
| Corkickle Brake | 2.04 km | |
| Bogholes Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Black Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Benhow Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Lands End Covert | 2.42 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CA28 8SW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 43.9 Mbps | 34.1 Mbps | 53.54 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.3 Mbps | 19.53 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 6.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 45.2 | 12.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for CA28 8SW - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 54.53643100 |
| Longitude | -3.55985800 |
| OS Easting | 299170 |
| OS Northing | 0516804 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Copeland |
| County Electorial Division | Hillcrest and Hensingham ED |
| Electoral Ward | Hillcrest |
| 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 | E33007923 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Copeland 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Copeland 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A2 |