Categories in Whitehaven
Auto Parts StoreBody repairCar Inspection StationCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerTire ShopAgricultural ProductionCommercial PrinterDoor SupplierFarmingIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingJoinerWood and Laminate Flooring SupplierBoutiqueChildren and baby clothingClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderAssisted Living FacilityCatholic ChurchCharitiesChurchesClubCommunity CenterCouncilCounselorHousing AssociationMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligious InstitutionRetirement CommunityRetirement HomeSheltered HousingShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping ServiceSocial ClubVillage HallElectronics StoreAppliance StoreBuilding Firm
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Whitehaven
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 96 | 38 years |
| Shopping other | 93 | 58 years |
| Restaurants | 85 | 18 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 62 | — |
| Beauty salons | 57 | — |
| Health and medical | 53 | — |
| Corporate management | 51 | 23 years |
| Clothing stores | 44 | — |
| Other accommodation | 44 | — |
| Hairdressers | 41 | — |
| Buses and trains | 40 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 32 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 32 | 18 years |
Whitehaven Facts
| Area | 16.9 km² |
| Population | 25,108 |
| Male Population | 12,520 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 12,588 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -6.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +1.3% |
| Median Age | 42.2 years (Male: 41.6, Female: 42.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,921 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1946 |
| Neighborhoods | Town Centre, Moresby Parks, Sandwith, Lowca, Low Moresby |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 54.54897, -3.58412 |
| Postal Codes | CA18, CA26, CA28, LA18, LA19 |
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Whitehaven Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,702 | 25,281 | 24,788 | 25,076 | 25,108 | 25,044 | 24,930 |
| Population Density | 1,582.3 / km² | 1,498.1 / km² | 1,468.9 / km² | 1,486 / km² | 1,487.9 / km² | 1,484.1 / km² | 1,477.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWhitehaven Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 1.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven | -6% | -0.7% | +1.3% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Whitehaven Median Age
Median Age: 42.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven | 42.2 yrs | 42.8 yrs | 41.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Whitehaven Population Density
Population Density: 1,488 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven | 25,108 | 16.9 km² | 1,488 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Whitehaven Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Whitehaven
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Whitehaven
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Whitehaven
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Whitehaven Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,979 | $27,689 | $29,486 | $31,596 | $33,308 | $36,161 | $30,788 | $34,921 |
| Total GDP | $201.4M | $214M | $227.4M | $243M | $259M | $285.2M | $243M | $275M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Whitehaven CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven | 321,671 tn | 12.81 tn | 19,062 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Whitehaven CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 321,671 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.81 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,062 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 9:58 AM | 3.2 | 74.6 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/10 | 10:59 PM | 3.5 | 33.5 km | 12,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/09 | 10:22 AM | 3.7 | 56.3 km | 8,800 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/06 | 10:40 AM | 3.6 | 59.8 km | 7,700 m | Scotland, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/93 | 5:42 AM | 3 | 81.4 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/88 | 2:23 PM | 3.7 | 68.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/79 | 3:57 AM | 4.5 | 70.2 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Whitehaven
is a small town and port on the coast of Cumbria, England. Historically a part of Cumberland, it lies equidistant between Cumbria's two largest settlements, Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness, and is served by the Cumbrian Coast Line and the A595 road...
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