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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 56 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
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

Based on 171 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
Terraced41£115,000
Flats2£133,725
Detached41£290,000
Semi-Detached87£160,000

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

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: 16/05/2026.