Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the CA28 postcode area, covering Whitehaven and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£116,747
Median price
£95,000
5-year trend
+30.4%
Total sales
14,702
The CA28 area has 823 individual postcodes with 14,702 registered sales. Prices are +70.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Whitehaven. The five-year price movement is +30.4%.
CA28 averages £116,747, placing it in the affordable category, +70.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 14,702 recorded sales across 823 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in CA28 is +30.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
CA28 6SA
£101,360 avg · 289 sales
CA28 6SW
£153,130 avg · 158 sales
CA28 8BA
£137,080 avg · 126 sales
CA28 6XT
£103,366 avg · 118 sales
CA28 9AY
£59,496 avg · 114 sales
CA28 9SD
£195,216 avg · 110 sales
CA28 6UB
£96,646 avg · 106 sales
CA28 9UG
£150,731 avg · 106 sales
CA28 8XD
£55,746 avg · 94 sales
This CA28 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the CA28 postcode area is £116,747, based on 14,702 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Whitehaven.
Properties in CA28 average £116,747, which is +70.7% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£95,000) is 18.6% below the average (£116,747), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in CA28 have moved +30.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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