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About

Bransty ward is located in the northern part of the town of Whitehaven, within the Cumberland unitary authority area. It sits on the coastal edge of the town, overlooking the Irish Sea. The area's topography includes a notable hill, known as Bransty Hill, which influences the local street layout and provides elevated views across the harbour and out to sea. The ward contains residential housing, local shops, and community facilities, serving as a residential district for the town.

A key feature of the area is its historical connection to Whitehaven's maritime and industrial past. The ward is directly adjacent to the town's harbour, which was once a major port for the coal trade. This proximity to the harbour and the former railway lines that serviced it has shaped the area's development. The presence of the Haig Colliery mining museum on the nearby coast, though just outside the ward, underscores the local industrial heritage that defines the community's identity.

Area overview

On average Bransty has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bransty is £43,287 per year. There are 3 schools in Bransty: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bransty is home to around 5,069 people, with a population density of about 1,789.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.07(+120%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.28(+30%)
Public order
18.94(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.77(+87%)
Other theft
10.26(+55%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,308
29.73%
Level 3 (A level)
808
18.37%
No qualifications
779
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
588
13.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
446
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 4,399

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

Median price£184,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £245K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Bransty area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bransty over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£257,500£246
Semi-Detached31£175,000£200
Terraced18£157,500£131
Flats6£61,000£104

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bransty

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bransty.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228,000£60,000£139,998£90,975
2017£206,250£72,500£138,000£113,750
2018£209,000£65,000£148,000£98,000
2019£212,000£95,750£131,500£88,500
2020£223,000£70,000£155,000£94,500
2021£227,500£76,750£167,250£107,500
2022£247,475£110,000£172,500£110,475
2023£251,500£77,000£169,975£105,500
2024£250,000£140,500£165,000£129,998
2025£255,000£65,000£175,000£143,675
2026£265,000£68,000£185,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bransty.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bransty.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£82£140£106
2017£172£113£150£108
2018£169£112£154£94
2019£199£139£165£96
2020£204£84£144£96
2021£187£118£173£111
2022£212£157£179£121
2023£240£92£177£142
2024£257£153£194£122
2025£248£113£196£116
2026£244£104£208£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bransty.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.