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Hillcrest and Hensingham

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About

Hillcrest and Hensingham form a residential ward on the western outskirts of Whitehaven. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community. It sits on rising ground overlooking the town centre and the Irish Sea beyond.

The landscape is marked by former mining infrastructure, with the Haig Colliery winding wheel standing as a local landmark. Public footpaths lead into surrounding green spaces and wooded hillsides, connecting to wider coastal routes. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from the central town.

Area overview

On average Hillcrest and Hensingham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hillcrest and Hensingham is £49,230 per year. There are 5 schools in Hillcrest and Hensingham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Hillcrest and Hensingham is home to around 5,532 people, with a population density of about 524.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hillcrest and Hensingham Population
5,532
Population density
524.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.08(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.13(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.77(-13%)
Shoplifting
7.59(+33%)
Public order
7.23(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,395
97.51%
Other White
41
0.74%
Other
14
0.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.22%
Chinese
12
0.22%
Total population: 5,533

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,332
28.83%
Level 3 (A level)
925
20.02%
No qualifications
818
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
601
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
423
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 4,620

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,160
46.76%
Owns with a mortgage
930
37.48%
Other social rented
138
5.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
119
4.8%
Social rents from council
72
2.9%
Total households: 2,481

Property prices in Hillcrest and Hensingham

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Hillcrest and Hensingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £460,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hillcrest and Hensingham 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 Hillcrest and Hensingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£275,000
Semi-Detached58£176,750
Terraced29£120,000

10 years median price trend in Hillcrest and Hensingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillcrest and Hensingham.

All postcodes in Hillcrest and Hensingham

CA288SN

Wythburn Close

CA286TJ

The Crest

CA288SA

Overend Road

CA288TY

Cleator Moor Road

CA255RB

Low Padstow

CA286UH

Greenlands Close

CA286XA

Balmoral Road

CA286TS

Highfields

CA287SA

Whalley Drive

CA288SF

Ullswater Avenue

CA288UA

Horsfield Close

CA286TL

Sea View Drive

CA286TN

Highfields

CA286UA

Wordsworth Road

CA286UR

Thornton Road

CA286XB

Carlton Drive

CA286SX

Standings Rise

CA286UY

Balmoral Road

CA287TP

Castle Close

CA288RX

Patterdale Avenue

CA288SS

Richmond Hill Road

CA286TH

Highfields

CA288PS

Hensingham Road

CA255RA

Hillcrest and Hensingham

CA286UU

Windsor Court

CA287UG

Leathwaite

CA288SD

Overend Road

CA288SW

Wythburn Road

CA287UE

Tower Hill

CA288UD

Moresby Parks Road

CA255QY

Hillcrest and Hensingham

CA288YH

Summergrove Park

CA286TZ

Greenlands Avenue

CA288SG

Ullswater Avenue

CA288YU

Moresby Road

CA255QU

Hillcrest and Hensingham

CA255QX

Hillcrest and Hensingham

CA286TG

Oakfield Court

CA286XH

Miterdale Close

CA286XX

Sandhurst Drive

CA287TW

Loop Road South

CA288YL

Netherfield Close

CA255RE

Hillcrest and Hensingham

CA287RX

Pendle Drive

CA288QZ

Main Street

CA286TB

Ruskin Drive

CA286UD

Springfield Grove

CA286XL

Sandringham Avenue

CA288EB

Hillcrest and Hensingham

CA288TL

Williamsons Lane

CA286XE

Red Lonning

CA286XF

Red Lonning

CA287RS

James Drive

CA255PZ

Woodlea Grove

CA287RT

Park Drive

CA288SH

Glenridding Walk

CA288ST

Richmond Hill Road

CA287SB

Clitheroe Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.