carlisle CA28 Postcodes

Carlisle (CA28)

The CA28 postcode area is located in the Carlisle postcode town region, within the county of Cumbria, and contains a total of 1137 individual postcodes.

There are 30 electoral wards in the CA28 postcode area, including Alston, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Beckermet, Brampton, Carlisle, Cleator, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Egremont, Frizington, Holmrook, Keswick, Kirkby Stephen, Maryport, Moor Row, Penrith, Ravenglass, Seascale, St Bees, Whitehaven, Wigton, Workington which come under the local authority of the Copeland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in CA28 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CA28 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

CA28 postcode is located in the Carlisle district of Cumbria, England and covers an area of 58 square miles. The district is bordered by the nearby post codes of CA26, CA27, CA10 and CA9.

The postcode prefix, CA, stands for the principal post town Carlisle. It is the hub for the region providing cultural and economic events as well as leisure activities.

The postcode itself is home to a range of different demographics and geographies. Within the postcode area there are small villages, towns and farms as well as rural areas. Different types of housing such as detached, semi-detached, terraced and purpose-built apartment buildings are available.

The closest distance from the centre of Carlisle is 1.6 miles, making CA28 an accessible and convenient option for travelling into the city.

One of the notable places in the CA28 postcode is the University of Cumbria, located in Bowerham near to the city centre. It was established in 2007 and is made up of three main faculties: Humanities; Science & Technology and Education.

The postcode has a total of 16 different schools including primary, nursery and high schools. Among these are Netherhall School and Ewanrigg Junior School. Moreover, there are two hospitals located in the area - the Cumberland Infirmary and the West Cumberland Hospital.

The CA28 postcode also has a few recreation areas, including Plantation Park, located in the centre of Carlisle and Stanwix Park, located just outside of the city. Both of these sites offer a variety of activities, including walking, running, cycling and sports such as tennis, basketball and volleyball.

Other activities one can engage in while in the postcode area are shopping, as there are various shopping centres such as the Merchant Gate Shopping Centre, and cinema, as there are multiple multiplex cinemas throughout the district. In addition, there is also a popular Lake District nearby offering a range of outdoor activities such as hiking and watersports.

CA28 is a diverse postcode located in the city of Carlisle, providing its inhabitants with access to popular attractions and amenities as well as rural areas and more remote locations.

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