Postcode CA28 8XR (Copeland)

Map showing CA28 8XR and nearby postcodes

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

CA28 8XR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.3 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 8XR as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to CA28 8XR is Walkmill Close which is centered 59 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 253 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 2.42 km away.

The closest primary school to CA28 8XR (for ages 11 and under) is Moresby Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 9, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Benedict's Catholic High School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 18, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of CA28 8XR is Moresby RUFC Club and is 331 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 1, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 43.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.1 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 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Walkmill Close 59 m
Whinrigg Drive 83 m
High Moor Road 118 m
Dent Road 149 m
Solway Road 231 m
Moresby Parks Road 316 m
Joe Mcbain Avenue 324 m
Merlin Drive 389 m
Blake Fell Close 422 m
A595 16.55 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CA28 8XR

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 8XR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Moresby Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
634 m
St Benedict's Catholic High School Good
(December 18, 2019)
1.41 km
Mayfield School Outstanding
(January 23, 2018)
1.41 km
Jericho Primary School Good
(February 28, 2018)
2.01 km
Bransty Primary School Good
(November 14, 2017)
2.02 km
The Whitehaven Academy 2.04 km
St James' CofE Junior School Good
(April 28, 2016)
2.19 km
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School Good
(December 12, 2018)
2.28 km
Hensingham Primary School 2.33 km
St Bridget's CofE School Good
(July 6, 2021)
2.44 km
St Begh's Catholic Junior School Good
(July 18, 2018)
2.64 km
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Good
(December 19, 2018)
2.81 km
Monkwray Junior School Good
(March 28, 2017)
3.32 km
Lowca Community School Good
(January 19, 2017)
3.33 km
Valley Primary School and Nursery Good
(February 27, 2019)
3.65 km
Kells Infant School Outstanding
(July 9, 2014)
3.85 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(March 5, 2014)
4 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Good
(December 11, 2019)
4.1 km
Frizington Community Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
4.12 km
Distington Community School Good
(September 25, 2019)
4.57 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Emmaus House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 14, 2020
0 m
A & K News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
166 m
Church View Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
166 m
Hensingham Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 6, 2019
166 m
Moresby RUFC Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 1, 2021
331 m
Bean On The Scene Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 5, 2019
580 m
Moresby School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 7, 2018
634 m
Whitehaven Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
July 5, 2021
890 m
Croft Hill Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 11, 2018
1.26 km
The Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 30, 2018
1.31 km
Rosehill Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
1.36 km
Campus Whitehaven School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 10, 2021
1.41 km
Busy Bees Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 22, 2021
1.44 km
Rosehill House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
1.44 km
Rascals Pre-School Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 30, 2021
1.64 km
I Love CupCakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 28, 2017
1.73 km
Allison Grey Childcare Other catering premises Exempt
June 7, 2018
1.79 km
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 20, 2021
1.82 km
Sunnyhill Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
1.88 km
Johnson House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 28, 2022
1.93 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 253 m
The Lowther Arms Bus Stop/Station 630 m
Eden Drive Bus Stop/Station 710 m
Eden Drive Bus Stop/Station 718 m
Station Entrance Rail 2.42 km
Station Entrance Rail 2.46 km
Station Entrance Rail 2.66 km
Airport Air 64.43 km

Nearby Nature

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

Black Wood Woodland Or Forest 606 m
Bonny Wood Woodland Or Forest 620 m
Bogholes Wood Woodland Or Forest 848 m
Bearmouth Wood Woodland Or Forest 916 m
Priestgill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Moss Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Walkmill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Alma Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Jericho Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Lamb Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.91 km
Midgey Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Watch Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.99 km
Moresby Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
White Park Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Richmond Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.18 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 43.7 Mbps 43.2 Mbps 62.08 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.1 Mbps 14.11 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 46.8 9.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 167,378 kWh - mean 13,948 kWh : median 13,203 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CA28 8XR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Cumbria
Latitude 54.55684800
Longitude -3.55033800
OS Easting 299836
OS Northing 0519062
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16634
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Cumbria

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Copeland
County Electorial Division Howgate ED
Electoral Ward Moresby
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: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Moresby Parks BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33007916
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Copeland 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Copeland 001D
Output Area / Small Area 1C2