Living in CA28, Cumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CA28 in Cumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cumberland: £172,036, up 6.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CA28
83 recorded home sales on the streets around central CA28 in the last 2 years, with a median of £192,000 and a range from £42,000 to £480,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 CATHERINE STREET, CA28 7PA | terraced | £155,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 2 HILARY MEWS, CA28 7SL | terraced | £128,500 | 2026-06-04 |
| 35 CROSS LANE, CA28 6TW | terraced | £145,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 11 OAKFIELD COURT, CA28 6TG | semi-detached | £242,500 | 2026-05-20 |
| 4 CASTLE MEWS, CA28 7RE | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 25 TOWER HILL, CA28 7UE | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-05-11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Jericho Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Hensingham Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Whitehaven Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Bransty Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Bridget's CofE School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
15 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.9% |
| Skilled trades | 11.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 9.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
152 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CA28 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cumberland's figures.
Common questions about CA28
What is the average house price in CA28?
The average sold price in Cumberland is £172,036 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CA28?
Prices in Cumberland are up 6.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CA28?
The median of 83 recorded sales around central CA28 in the last 2 years is £192,000, ranging from £42,000 to £480,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CA28?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central CA28, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CA28?
152 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA28 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CA28 at risk of flooding?
Central CA28 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CA28 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £192,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 152 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CA28 safe?
152 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA28 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CA28 or CA24, CA28 or CA25, CA28 or CA27.
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