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Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

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About

Mirehouse, Kells, and Woodhouse form a cluster of settlements situated on the western fringes of the Lake District, near the town of Whitehaven. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing and open farmland, with the landscape rising towards the northern fells. It is primarily a residential and agricultural district, offering views of the surrounding Cumbrian countryside rather than the central lakes.

The settlements are linked by narrow country lanes and are close to the River Ehen. A notable local feature is the nearby Mirehouse Moss, a lowland raised bog that provides a distinct wetland habitat. The area serves as a quiet, practical base with straightforward access to the coastal road network and the wider western Lake District.

Area overview

On average Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £41,696 per year. There are 4 schools in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is home to around 9,823 people, with a population density of about 840.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse Population
9,823
Population density
840.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.74(-17%)
Public order
5.6(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.38(-51%)
Other crime
3.16(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.75(-85%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,470
96.38%
Other White
94
0.96%
Arab
35
0.36%
Other Asian
28
0.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.26%
Total population: 9,826

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,136
27.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,462
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,426
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,114
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
882
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 7,796

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,405
32.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,325
30.47%
Other social rented
720
16.56%
Social rents from council
507
11.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
309
7.11%
Total households: 4,349

Property prices in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse 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 Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£319,950
Flats1£127,500
Semi-Detached73£160,000
Terraced38£105,000

10 years median price trend in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse.

All postcodes in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

CA289FA

Ladysmith Close

CA289EH

Central Road

CA289LE

Lowther Gardens

CA289LW

Wastwater Road

CA288BW

Whinlatter Road

CA288DS

Scafell Close

CA289DB

Steel Houses

CA289PU

Buttermere Avenue

CA289EJ

Old Arrowthwaite

CA289NG

Crummock Avenue

CA289SJ

Newlands Avenue

CA289AY

South Row

CA289HX

Meadow Road

CA289RB

Kells and Sandwith

CA288BY

Herdus Road

CA288EJ

Meadow Road

CA288EW

Meadow Road

CA288HE

Gable Road

CA289PX

Buttermere Avenue

CA289DN

Pollard Way

CA289HD

Central Road

CA289SY

Kinniside Avenue

CA289TG

Melbreak Close

CA289BB

High Road

CA289EX

York Road

CA289JA

Copeland Avenue

CA289JJ

Meadow Road

CA288BF

Whinlatter Road

CA289AL

High Road

CA289LJ

Fell View Avenue

CA289PZ

Lakeland Avenue

CA289QX

Greenbank Avenue

CA289RF

Woodhouse Road

CA288HG

Dent Road

CA289AP

Solway Road

CA289PA

Fleswick Avenue

CA288EQ

Meadow Road

CA289EL

Thwaiteville

CA289JL

Meadow Road

CA289LX

Windermere Road

CA289UJ

Lowther Court

CA289UL

Johnson Close

CA288EU

Hollins Close

CA288EZ

Kirkstone Road

CA289BS

Bentinck Row

CA289LG

Fell View Avenue

CA289TW

Meadow Road

CA288ES

Meadow Road

CA289BQ

Clyde Way

CA289QF

Snaefell Terrace

CA289RP

Borrowdale Road

CA289BX

The Rise

CA289JD

Copeland Avenue

CA289JT

Uldale Road

CA289QY

Greenbank Avenue

CA288HB

Yewbarrow Close

CA289PD

Taylors Way

CA288HF

Gable Road

CA289QZ

Bowness Road

CA289LR

Ladstock Grove

CA289QA

Lakeland Avenue

CA289QB

Grasmere Avenue

CA289TA

Latrigg Road

CA289TP

Meadow Road

CA288DG

Whinlatter Road

CA288HN

Honister Road

CA289AW

Solway Road

CA289DP

Ginns

CA289EB

Hill Top Road

CA289EY

Cliff Road

CA289HR

Meadow Villas

CA289TQ

Skiddaw Road

CA288EH

Meadow Road

CA289JB

Coalgrove Road

CA289NA

Woodhouse Road

CA289BP

Clementson Way

CA289JS

Uldale Road

CA289RH

Derwentwater Road

CA288EX

Hollins Close

CA289LD

Affleck Gardens

CA289PP

Brakeside Gardens

CA289PS

Buttermere Avenue

CA289BE

White School Close

CA289HN

Meadow View

CA289TE

Meadow Road

CA289HZ

Copeland Avenue

CA289JX

Meadow Road

CA289LS

Hartfield Close

CA289NQ

Crummock Avenue

CA289SD

Clarendon Drive

CA288DU

Snebro Road

CA288HJ

Link Road

CA288JZ

Egremont Road

CA289BZ

Low Road

CA289EA

Monkwray Cottages

CA289PE

Waters Edge Close

CA289QH

Rydal Avenue

CA288BT

Tomlin Avenue

CA288BX

Herdus Road

CA289DA

Ginns

Data Sources

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