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About

Kells and Sandwith is a ward located in the historic county of Cumberland, now part of the modern administrative area of Cumbria. The area is primarily rural, with a mix of farmland and small settlements. It lies near the town of Whitehaven, providing residents with access to local amenities while maintaining a quiet, countryside atmosphere. The ward includes the villages of Kells and Sandwith, which are characterised by traditional stone-built homes and narrow lanes.

The landscape is shaped by rolling fields and hedgerows, with views towards the nearby Irish Sea. Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy, though some residents commute to nearby towns for work. The area has a strong sense of community, with local events often centred around village halls and churches. Walking routes and quiet country roads make it popular with those who enjoy outdoor activities. The ward’s proximity to the coast also offers easy access to beaches and coastal paths.

Area overview

On average Kells and Sandwith has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 157 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kells and Sandwith is £34,036 per year. There are 4 schools in Kells and Sandwith: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kells and Sandwith Population
6,342
Population density
856.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,017
94.86%
Other White
95
1.5%
African
30
0.47%
Other Asian
29
0.46%
Other
24
0.38%
Total population: 6,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
925
30.04%
Owns with a mortgage
903
29.33%
Other social rented
548
17.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
358
11.63%
Social rents from council
254
8.25%
Total households: 3,079

Property prices in Kells and Sandwith

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £178,750 in Kells and Sandwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kells and Sandwith 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 Kells and Sandwith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£311,225
Flats18£113,500
Semi-Detached53£190,000
Terraced35£125,000

10 years median price trend in Kells and Sandwith

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kells and Sandwith.

All postcodes in Kells and Sandwith

CA289FG

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

CA287AU

Roper Street

CA287HZ

James Street

CA289DB

Cart Road

CA289EH

Central Road

CA289LE

Lowther Gardens

CA289LW

Wastwater Road

CA289PU

Buttermere Avenue

CA280ST

Market Place

CA287DB

Irish Street

CA287DJ

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA287LR

Quay Street

CA287NY

Catherine Street

CA287RQ

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA289EJ

Hilltop Road

CA289NG

Crummock Avenue

CA280TL

Market Place

CA287DN

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA287RE

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA289AY

Colliers Way

CA289HX

Meadow Road

CA289PX

Buttermere Avenue

CA289RB

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

CA280TJ

Market Place

CA280TP

Market Place

CA289BB

High Road

CA289DN

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

CA289EX

York Road

CA289HD

Central Road

CA280SB

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA287QZ

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA286WA

New Town

CA287BS

Irish Street

CA287HT

Addison Street

CA289AL

High Road

CA289AP

Solway Road

CA289LJ

Fell View Avenue

CA289PA

Fleswick Avenue

CA289PZ

Fell View Avenue

CA289QX

Greenbank Avenue

CA289RF

Bowness Road

CA280SH

Market Place

CA280SP

Market Place

CA287BB

Cross Street

CA287NE

Albion Street

CA289BS

Back Ginns

CA289EL

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

CA289LG

Fell View Avenue

CA289LX

Windermere Road

CA289UJ

Main Street

CA289UL

Main Street

CA280SW

Market Place

CA280TH

Market Place

CA287NA

Swingpump Lane

CA287TE

Coach Road

CA289BQ

Dove Way

CA289BX

Coach Road

CA289QF

High Road

CA289QY

Greenbank Avenue

CA287BF

Irish Street

CA289PD

High Road

CA289QZ

Bowness Road

CA280TQ

Market Place

CA280TU

Market Place

CA287AQ

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA287JS

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA287JE

Market Place

CA287QG

West Strand

CA287QN

Howgill Street

CA287RD

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA289AW

Hunslet Place

CA289DP

Ginns

CA289EB

Central Road

CA289EY

Cliff Road

CA289HR

Low Road

CA289LR

Ladstock Grove

CA289QA

Lakeland Avenue

CA289QB

Grasmere Avenue

CA280RZ

Market Place

CA280SZ

Market Place

CA280TA

Market Place

CA287JB

James Street

CA289BP

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

CA289NA

Woodhouse Road

CA280DG

New Town

CA287HU

New Town

CA287TD

Coach Road

CA289BE

White School Close

CA289LD

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

CA289HN

Low Road

CA289PP

Brakeside Gardens

CA289PS

Brakeside Gardens

CA289NQ

Crummock Avenue

CA280SQ

Market Place

CA287QX

Castle Meadows

CA289LS

Hartfield Close

CA289SD

Clarendon Drive

CA280SN

Market Place

CA287JH

King Street

CA287SJ

Castle Meadows

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.