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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 average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
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
33.19(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.41(-29%)
Public order
6.21(-39%)
Other crime
3.05(+23%)
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

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £236K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£290,000£221
Semi-Detached91£160,000£177
Flats2£133,725£174
Terraced44£115,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,950£105,000£96,000
2017£275,950£104,950£114,000£84,600
2018£260,950£114,950£103,975£78,000
2019£252,950£131,500£118,000£76,250
2020£264,950£116,750£73,000
2021£269,950£133,500£125,750£89,950
2022£289,950£66,000£135,000£95,000
2023£264,950£182,500£130,000£106,000
2024£260,000£106,500£157,950£115,000
2025£314,950£127,500£160,000£110,000
2026£280,250£139,950£157,500£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£104£121
2017£178£143£124£103
2018£195£157£108£96
2019£196£183£122£101
2020£189£117£85
2021£192£188£134£110
2022£202£102£150£112
2023£211£253£144£136
2024£223£123£166£141
2025£223£179£180£125
2026£218£169£159£142
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

Is Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse safe?

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse?

The median sale price in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £160,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse?

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse?

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse sits around rank 6,967 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse?

The average household income in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is around £41,696 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse

CA289BQ

Clyde Way

CA289US

Julia Drive

CA289NQ

Crummock Avenue

CA289BW

Dove Way

CA289AS

North Row

CA289LQ

Leander Close

CA289AJ

Basket Road

CA289PU

Buttermere Avenue

CA289EQ

Central Road

CA289JX

Meadow Road

CA289RF

Woodhouse Road

CA288BS

Tomlin Avenue

CA289PX

Buttermere Avenue

CA289PL

Monkwray Brow

CA289UU

Quarry Cottages

CA288DS

Scafell Close

CA289RU

Mirehouse Road

CA289UB

St Bees Road

CA288EJ

Meadow Road

CA289SL

Croasdale Avenue

CA289QH

Rydal Avenue

CA289JN

Burnmoor Avenue

CA289SG

Capella Drive

CA289TF

Meadow Road

CA289NE

Woodhouse Road

CA289QD

Woodhouse Road

CA289EU

Saltom Road

CA289NW

Loweswater Avenue

CA289JJ

Meadow Road

CA289NF

Crummock Avenue

CA289DU

Monkwray Brow

CA288EX

Hollins Close

CA288EZ

Kirkstone Road

CA288BN

Whinlatter Road

CA289SJ

Newlands Avenue

CA288HB

Yewbarrow Close

CA289LG

Fell View Avenue

CA289JU

Meadow Road

CA289RQ

Derwentwater Road

CA289AE

Prospect Hill

CA289EJ

Old Arrowthwaite

CA288HJ

Link Road

CA289AF

High Road

CA288DT

Snebro Road

CA289FA

Ladysmith Close

CA289AX

Low Kells

CA289FG

Fortune Lane

CA289BS

Bentinck Row

CA289BU

Hope Drive

CA289NR

Loweswater Avenue

CA289RS

Ashness Close

CA289RD

Valley View Road

CA288DF

Grisedale Close

CA288BZ

Herdus Road

CA289HW

Woodbine Villas

CA289SB

Blake Close

CA288HP

Honister Road

CA288BY

Herdus Road

CA289RP

Borrowdale Road

CA289QJ

Wilson Pit Road

CA289AD

Harbour View

CA289LX

Windermere Road

CA288EG

Link Road

CA289LH

Fell View Avenue

CA289ES

High Road

CA289HR

Meadow Villas

CA289TN

Meadow Road

CA289RW

Borrowdale Road

CA289DH

Ellen Drive

CA289BX

The Rise

CA289RT

Lingmell Close

CA289HS

Low Road

CA288HQ

Bow Fell Road

CA289EP

Ravenhill Lane

CA289BN

Bryer Close

CA289HD

Central Road

CA289TH

Skiddaw Road

CA288DU

Snebro Road

CA289EH

Central Road

CA289DA

Ginns

CA289JE

Dalegarth Avenue

CA289BT

Ellison Place

CA289BB

High Road

CA289FH

Swan Way

CA289LA

Meadow Road

CA289RH

Derwentwater Road

CA289UF

Byerstead Road

CA289AY

South Row

CA289FJ

Kells and Sandwith

CA289JR

Meadow Road

CA289SD

Clarendon Drive

CA289LD

Affleck Gardens

CA289DB

Steel Houses

CA288DX

Whinlatter Road

CA288HN

Honister Road

CA289UH

Town Head Cottages

CA289NG

Crummock Avenue

CA288DJ

Whinlatter Road

CA288DR

Duddon Close

CA289PJ

College View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.