Postcode CA28 9RL (Copeland)

Map showing CA28 9RL and nearby postcodes

The postcode CA28 9RL is located in Copeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CA28 9RL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CA28 9RL 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 9RL as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious hardship.

The closest road name to CA28 9RL is Skiddaw Road which is centered 64 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Skiddaw Road and is 131 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 2.18 km away.

The closest primary school to CA28 9RL (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 9RL is Greenbank P & M Club and is 599 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 29, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ocean Treasures and is 576 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 8, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 51.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.8 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 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CA28 9RL 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 9RL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CA28 9RL, and the approximate distance away.

Skiddaw Road 64 m
Castlerigg Close 81 m
Lingmell Close 136 m
Melbreak Close 171 m
Borrowdale Road 191 m
Ashness Close 205 m
Derwentwater Road 218 m
The Oval 249 m
Mirehouse Road 256 m
Latrigg Road 378 m
Meadow Road 783 m
B5345 1.9 km
A595 14.16 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CA28 9RL

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 9RL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Valley Primary School and Nursery Good
(February 27, 2019)
577 m
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Good
(December 19, 2018)
1.67 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(March 5, 2014)
1.8 km
Kells Infant School Outstanding
(July 9, 2014)
1.84 km
Hensingham Primary School 1.9 km
Monkwray Junior School Good
(March 28, 2017)
1.99 km
The Whitehaven Academy 2.25 km
Jericho Primary School Good
(February 28, 2018)
2.26 km
St Begh's Catholic Junior School Good
(July 18, 2018)
2.33 km
Moor Row Community Primary School Good
(November 1, 2018)
2.54 km
St Benedict's Catholic High School Good
(December 18, 2019)
2.83 km
Mayfield School Outstanding
(January 23, 2018)
2.83 km
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School Good
(December 12, 2018)
3.19 km
St James' CofE Junior School Good
(April 28, 2016)
3.24 km
St Bees School 3.24 km
St Bees Village Primary School Good
(July 11, 2018)
3.67 km
Bransty Primary School Good
(November 14, 2017)
4.08 km
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Good
(October 9, 2019)
4.29 km
Montreal CofE Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
4.54 km
Moresby Primary School Good
(May 9, 2018)
4.68 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CA28 9RL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Haven Care Centre Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 25, 2021
314 m
McColls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 6, 2019
424 m
Mirehouse Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 30, 2019
576 m
Mirehouse Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 16, 2018
576 m
MJ & G Parr Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 1, 2018
576 m
Ocean Treasures Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 8, 2020
576 m
Ropers Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
576 m
The Little Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 23, 2020
576 m
Top of the Shops Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
576 m
New Rainbow Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 15, 2019
579 m
Valley Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 1, 2021
583 m
Greenbank P & M Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 29, 2018
599 m
St Benedicts RUFC Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 2, 2018
600 m
Mirehouse Labour Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 29, 2019
614 m
Greenbank Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
639 m
Bethshan Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 14, 2021
786 m
33 Copeland Avenue Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 1, 2013
869 m
The Mansion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 2, 2018
1.12 km
The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 14, 2017
1.2 km
Nisa Local Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 19, 2019
1.26 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CA28 9RL - Data from Apr 2022

Skiddaw Road Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Skiddaw Road Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Greenbank Farm Bus Stop/Station 322 m
Greenbank Farm Bus Stop/Station 332 m
Derwentwater Road Bus Stop/Station 404 m
Station Entrance Rail 2.18 km
Station Entrance Rail 3.41 km
Station Entrance Rail 3.43 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CA28 9RL - Data from Dec 2021

Benhow Wood Woodland Or Forest 413 m
Roskapark Wood Woodland Or Forest 740 m
Stanley Pond Inland Water 1.13 km
Corkickle Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Low Walton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Abbey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Richmond Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km
Jericho Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Midgey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Crowpark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Castle Park Woodland Or Forest 2.76 km
White Park Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Saltom Bay Bay 2.86 km
Alma Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Moss Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CA28 9RL - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 49.9 Mbps 51.1 Mbps 68.94 Mbps
Upload 16.2 Mbps 14.8 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 51.1 14.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

16 meters consuming 190,483 kWh - mean 11,905 kWh : median 11,489 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 54,060 kWh - mean 3,604 kWh : median 3,564 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CA28 9RL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Cumbria
Latitude 54.52242600
Longitude -3.57798900
OS Easting 297962
OS Northing 0515272
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
9060
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Cumbria

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Copeland
County Electorial Division Egremont North and St. Bees 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 E33007933
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Copeland 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Copeland 005E
Output Area / Small Area 8A2