Area Information for King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH

Summary Back to Top

King Street in Whitehaven is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Kells and Sandwith ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Whitehaven and Workington. This page combines information for the address King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CA28 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for CA28 7JH.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Cumberland
Ward Kells and Sandwith
Constituency Whitehaven and Workington * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH:

Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JS
Strand Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7LW
King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JN
Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7DW
Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JU
Marlborough Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7LL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CA28 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (11 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 11 property sales in King Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing King Street, Whitehaven consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 5
Semi-Detached 4
Terraced 12
Flat (Purpose-Built) 85
Flat (Converted) 11
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 22
Residence in Commercial Building 40
Caravan/Park/Temporary 5
Total 184
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing King Street, Whitehaven contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 45% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 42
Owned with Mortgage 13
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 16
Rented: Other Social 30
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 75
Rented: Other 9
Rent Free 0
Total 186

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 126
Two People 51
Three People 7
Four People 1
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 185

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing King Street, Whitehaven consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 126
Family Household 49
Other Household 9
Total 184

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 83
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 35
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 181

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around CA28 7JH however is predominantly male (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 150
Female 107
Total 257

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 2
5-9 0
10-14 1
15-19 4
20-24 30
25-29 28
30-34 12
35-39 14
40-44 10
45-49 12
50-54 23
55-59 26
60-64 21
65-69 22
70-74 23
75-79 14
80-84 10
85+ 4
Total 256

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CA28 7JH does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 124
Married 57
Separated 7
Divorced 45
Widowed 19
Total 252

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 80
Good 102
Fair 55
Bad 17
Very Bad 4
Total 258

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 70
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 42
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 34
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 58
Other 9
Total 253

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 87% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 224
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Indian 6
Pakistani 3
Chinese 7
Other Asian 5
Black African 2
Arab 3
Other 3
Total 255

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 228
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 20
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 257

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 228
10+ Years 10
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 9
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 257

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CA28 7JH.

Passport(s) Held
None 47
United Kingdom 190
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 13
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 83
Christian 150
Buddhist 0
Hindu 2
Jewish 0
Muslim 8
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 12
Total 256

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 68
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 28
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 13
Retired 70
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 12
Total 255

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 13
Professional Occupations 34
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 16
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 24
Total 130

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 34
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 37
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 10
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 32
Semi-Routine Occupation 40
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 38
Full-time Student 14
Total 254

Policing and Crime (98) Back to Top

King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH is within the Whitehaven Town policing neighbourhood, under the Cumbria Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 98 crimes were reported within half a mile of CA28 7JH.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 98 crimes committed near King Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Whitehaven Town
Force Website: https://www.cumbria.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to CA28 7JH. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CA28 7JH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH. The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, approximately 630 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Whitehaven 630 yards
Corkickle 0.6 miles
Parton 1.5 miles
St Bees 3.9 miles
Harrington 4.6 miles
Nethertown 6.4 miles
Workington 6.8 miles
Braystones 7.7 miles
Sellafield 9.7 miles
Flimby 11 miles
Seascale 12 miles
Maryport 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH. The nearest is St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School, approximately 510 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School 510 yards
    
St James' CofE Junior School 640 yards
    
St Begh's Catholic Junior School 770 yards
    
Monkwray Junior School 0.7 miles
    
Bransty Primary School 0.8 miles
    
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School 0.9 miles
    
Kells Infant School 1 mile
    
Jericho Primary School 1 mile
    
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1 mile
    
Hensingham Primary School 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest secondary schools to King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH. The nearest is St Benedict's Catholic High School, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Benedict's Catholic High School 1.2 miles
    
The Whitehaven Academy 1.5 miles
    
West Lakes Academy 5 miles
    
Energy Coast UTC 5.4 miles
    
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington 6.6 miles
    
Workington Academy 6.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH. The nearest is Queen Street Medical Practice, approximately 220 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest dentists to King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH. The nearest is Bupa Dental Care, Whitehaven, approximately 240 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 2 closest hospitals to King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH. The nearest is West Cumberland Hospital, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
West Cumberland Hospital 1.7 miles
Workington Community Hospital 6.7 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JH. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Whitehaven, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in CA28 7JH

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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