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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 60 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
60
Deprivation level
4/10
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
33.8(-9%)
Public order
7.77(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.05(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.05(-61%)
Shoplifting
5.06(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,395
97.51%
Other White
41
0.74%
Other
14
0.25%
Chinese
12
0.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 £170,250 in Hillcrest and Hensingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £502,000.

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
Detached12£275,000
Semi-Detached57£175,000
Terraced27£125,000

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

CA286XR

Red Lonning

CA286TB

Ruskin Drive

CA288SA

Overend Road

CA288SJ

Glenridding Walk

CA286XA

Balmoral Road

CA288SG

Ullswater Avenue

CA288YH

Summergrove Park

CA287RX

Pendle Drive

CA286SU

Hillcrest Avenue

CA286TQ

Highfields

CA286UW

Thornton Road

CA288TU

Moresby Road

CA288RE

Main Street

CA286SY

Standings Rise

CA288RX

Patterdale Avenue

CA288YL

Netherfield Close

CA288TJ

Main Street

CA288TX

Cleator Moor Road

CA287SA

Whalley Drive

CA286XE

Red Lonning

CA288RQ

Church Lane

CA288SU

Richmond Hill Road

CA288XY

Summergrove Houses

CA287SD

Loop Road South

CA288SB

Overend Road

CA287UB

Tower Hill

CA286ST

Hillcrest Avenue

CA288RR

Muncaster Road

CA286TZ

Greenlands Avenue

CA288RP

Muncaster Close

CA255QT

Hillcrest and Hensingham

CA286TL

Sea View Drive

CA288SS

Richmond Hill Road

CA288ED

Hillcrest and Hensingham

CA287SB

Clitheroe Drive

CA288SQ

Glenridding Walk

CA286UX

Windsor Court

CA288RY

Queens Close

CA288XT

Moresby Parks Road

CA288XX

Whelpside

CA288RZ

Cleator Moor Road

CA287UG

Leathwaite

CA287UE

Tower Hill

CA288SP

Wythburn Road

CA288ST

Richmond Hill Road

CA288SL

Martindale Close

CA288PR

Hensingham Road

CA286UR

Thornton Road

CA288TG

Ceda Park

CA255RG

Keekle Cottages

CA286RP

The Grange

CA288SE

Ullswater Avenue

CA286UE

Beck Side

CA286XH

Miterdale Close

CA288JQ

Sneckyeat Road

CA288RF

Holly Terrace

CA288SH

Glenridding Walk

CA255RB

Low Padstow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.