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About

Bransty is a ward located in the town of Whitehaven, within the Cumberland area. It sits near the western coast of Cumbria, close to the Irish Sea. The ward includes residential areas, local shops, and green spaces, with a mix of housing types. Bransty is known for its proximity to Whitehaven Harbour, which has played a role in the area's maritime history.

The ward features schools, community facilities, and easy access to transport links, including the nearby Bransty railway station. The surrounding landscape includes gentle hills and coastal views, offering a blend of urban and natural elements. Bransty has a quiet, neighbourhood feel while remaining connected to the wider Whitehaven area.

Area overview

On average Bransty has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bransty is £36,923 per year. There are 3 schools in Bransty: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bransty Population
5,069
Population density
1,789.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,848
95.64%
Other White
52
1.03%
Bangladeshi
28
0.55%
African
26
0.51%
Chinese
20
0.39%
Total population: 5,069

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,030
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
739
29.89%
Other social rented
289
11.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
223
9.02%
Social rents from council
137
5.54%
Total households: 2,472

Property prices in Bransty

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 in Bransty area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bransty in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bransty over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£252,500
Flats6£116,000
Semi-Detached38£168,500
Terraced20£143,673

10 years median price trend in Bransty

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bransty.

All postcodes in Bransty

CA286SW

Laurel Bank

CA287NU

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA287NX

Queen Street

CA287PZ

High Street

CA286BL

North Road

CA286JE

Victoria Road

CA287ET

Senhouse Street

CA287HQ

James Pit Road

CA287UH

Gregg's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.