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Kells and Sandwith

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About

Kells and Sandwith ward is situated on the western edge of Whitehaven, encompassing a mix of residential and industrial land. The area is primarily defined by its coastal position along the Irish Sea, with the harbour and former chemical works playing a significant role in its landscape. Housing is largely composed of terraced and semi-detached homes, with some modern developments. The ward functions as a residential area for the wider town, with local services concentrated along the main roads.

The coastline here is characterised by a rugged, working seafront rather than recreational beaches. A notable feature is the presence of the Haig Colliery Mining Museum, located on the former site of the last undersea coal mine in the country, which closed in 1986. Inland, the terrain rises with green spaces and playing fields providing open areas. The ward's identity remains closely linked to its historical industrial and maritime heritage.

Area overview

On average Kells and Sandwith has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kells and Sandwith is £40,738 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). Kells and Sandwith is home to around 6,342 people, with a population density of about 856.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.25(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.03(+12%)
Public order
19.87(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.66(+96%)
Other theft
9.62(+46%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,339
25.73%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,169
22.46%
Level 3 (A level)
957
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
664
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
540
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 5,204

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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £177,250 in Kells and Sandwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 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
Detached38£289,998
Flats18£118,750
Semi-Detached61£185,000
Terraced37£123,000

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

CA289DU

Monkwray Brow

CA289PF

Ennerdale Terrace

CA287JE

Market Place

CA289PD

Taylors Way

CA289AY

South Row

CA289DG

Grace Drive

CA289LF

Edderside Drive

CA289HD

Central Road

CA289FG

Fortune Lane

CA287NB

Trinity Court

CA289BH

Colliers Way

CA289LX

Windermere Road

CA289BB

High Road

CA289HW

Woodbine Villas

CA289BP

Clementson Way

CA289DL

Preston Street

CA287BX

Cross Street

CA287JH

King Street

CA289QB

Grasmere Avenue

CA289PU

Buttermere Avenue

CA289PS

Buttermere Avenue

CA287BU

Irish Street

CA287AX

Chapel Street

CA289AL

High Road

CA287BB

Queen Street

CA289EU

Saltom Road

CA280SG

Market Place

CA286WA

New Town

CA287DS

Lowther Street

CA289AS

North Row

CA289AX

Low Kells

CA287HS

Duke Street

CA289RD

Valley View Road

CA289DE

Fame Lane

CA280SL

Market Place

CA289BQ

Clyde Way

CA287BE

Roper Street

CA289AW

Solway Road

CA287QE

Castle Meadows

CA289LE

Lowther Gardens

CA289LZ

Woodhouse Road

CA289FH

Swan Way

CA287BL

Kells and Sandwith

CA289LG

Fell View Avenue

CA280TJ

Market Place

CA289PT

Rydal Avenue

CA280SD

Market Place

CA289BW

Dove Way

CA289JZ

Meadow Road

CA287AU

Roper Street

CA287LS

Quay Street

CA287QN

Howgill Street

CA287JG

Market Place

CA287BS

Roper Street

CA287DJ

Lowther Street

CA289NZ

Coniston Road

CA289QT

Greenbank Avenue

CA289BZ

Low Road

CA289PE

Waters Edge Close

CA287HT

Addison Street

CA289SD

Clarendon Drive

CA287QG

West Strand

CA289NR

Loweswater Avenue

CA287BZ

Coates Lane

CA287QZ

Kells and Sandwith

CA289UQ

Geelong Terrace

CA280ST

Market Place

CA280TH

Market Place

CA287DW

Kells and Sandwith

CA289DN

Pollard Way

CA287HZ

James Street

CA289RF

Woodhouse Road

CA289HR

Meadow Villas

CA289NF

Crummock Avenue

CA280TU

Market Place

CA287RE

Castle Mews

CA287TB

Harcross Villas

CA280SZ

Market Place

CA289BY

Watson Lane

CA280ED

Kells and Sandwith

CA289QF

Snaefell Terrace

CA289PH

College View

CA289QJ

Wilson Pit Road

Data Sources

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