Cumberland
37 addresses across 6 postcodes (CA28), about 530 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9200575.
15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 11, E: 2, F: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cumberland costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 850 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 50 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 83 to 127 m above sea level. 2 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Lowther Medical Centre, about 1.1 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,511 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,674 | £1,953 | £2,232 | £2,511 | £3,069 | £3,627 | £4,186 | £5,023 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (47% of about 1,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Romar Site, Main Street: up to 35 homes, pending decision (710 m)
- Former Sekers Factory Main Street: up to 35 homes, permissioned (740 m)
- Former Sekers Factory Land, Main Street, not permissioned (780 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA28 6TH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA28 6TQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA28 6TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA28 6TS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CA28 6TJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA28 6TG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 83 m and 127 m above sea level (105 m on average); the ground rises about 43 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA28 6TG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA28 6TH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA28 6TJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA28 6TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA28 6TQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA28 6TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corkickle 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m |
| Whitehaven 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km | |
| Parton 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 35 within 800 m; nearest Headlands Drive Hensingham | 110 m |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Whitehaven | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK | 124.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Lowther Medical Centre | 1.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 890 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Flatt Walks Health Centre | 1.1 km |
| Hospital | West Cumberland Hospital | 1.6 km |
| Police station | Cumbria Constabulary - Whitehaven Police Station | 1.1 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Applegreen - Corkickle Service Station Cashzone | 610 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 9,300 m² | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 15 ha | 730 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,140 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 580 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 280 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Duke Pit fan house, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km west. 41 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Pit fan house | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km west |
| Old quay and old quay lighthouse | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km north-west |
| Haig Colliery | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Plantation | Wood | 140 m north-west |
| Richmond Hill | Hill | 1.0 km south-east |
| North Beach | Beach | 1.9 km north-west |
| Bellhouse Gill | Valley | 3.1 km south |
| Stanley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km south |
| Lowca Point | Wetland | 4.0 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 35 | 37 |
2 of the street's 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 220 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Benedict's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 550 m | No published inspection |
| Hensingham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 900 m | No published inspection |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 910 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Whitehaven Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' CofE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Monkwray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Valley Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Bransty Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Grey Childcare CA28 6TE | Other catering premises | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Jericho School CA28 6UX | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Johnson House CA28 6SU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| The Community Centre Red Lonning CA28 6XQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Headlands Drive (1); On or near Woodlands Avenue (1); On or near Woodside Close (1); On or near The Crest (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CA28 6TH: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- CA28 6TQ: 8 addresses
- CA28 6TN: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- CA28 6TS: 6 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- CA28 6TJ: 2 addresses of 55 in the postcode
- CA28 6TG: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in CA28 and across Cumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.