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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

CA289PR

Lakeland Avenue

CA289RD

Valley View Road

CA289UU

Quarry Cottages

CA288HH

Mirehouse

CA289JN

Burnmoor Avenue

CA289QD

Woodhouse Road

CA289QT

Greenbank Avenue

CA289SH

Newlands Avenue

CA289US

Julia Drive

CA289BA

High Road

CA289DE

Fame Lane

CA289HS

Low Road

CA289SP

Seathwaite Avenue

CA289EF

Cliff Road

CA289EU

Saltom Road

CA289PN

Ennerdale Terrace

CA288BQ

Manor Gardens

CA288HS

Honister Road

CA289AE

Prospect Hill

CA289EG

Central Road

CA289LL

Woodhouse Road

CA289SX

Latrigg Road

CA289SA

Wilson Howe

CA288JB

Stanley View

CA289JH

Meadow Road

CA288DP

Snebro Road

CA288DY

Whinlatter Road

CA289EP

Ravenhill Lane

CA289HW

Woodbine Villas

CA289TN

Meadow Road

CA289UD

Mirehouse Road

CA289JR

Meadow Road

CA289NR

Loweswater Avenue

CA289PJ

College View

CA289RQ

Derwentwater Road

CA289BF

Hunslet Place

CA289PH

College View

CA289RJ

Castlerigg Close

CA288HQ

Bow Fell Road

CA289PG

High Road

CA289AN

High Road

CA289BW

Dove Way

CA289RR

Ashness Close

CA289SF

Dallam Way

CA288EP

Meadow Road

CA289PY

Lakeland Avenue

CA289SL

Croasdale Avenue

CA288BZ

Herdus Road

CA289HU

Burnt Houses

CA289NF

Crummock Avenue

CA288DA

Whinlatter Road

CA289AD

Harbour View

CA289AT

North Row

CA289BH

Colliers Way

CA289DT

Monkwray Brow

CA289LU

Windermere Road

CA289PT

Rydal Avenue

CA289RE

Valley View Road

CA289RS

Ashness Close

CA289SB

Blake Close

CA288HA

Kirkstone Road

CA289AR

Solway Road

CA289ED

Hill Top Road

CA289UB

St Bees Road

CA289AJ

Basket Road

CA289BL

Jollows Close

CA289FH

Swan Way

CA289LA

Meadow Road

CA289SZ

Wasdale Close

CA288DF

Grisedale Close

CA289EN

High Road

CA289JQ

Langdale Close

CA289RN

Borrowdale Road

CA289TF

Meadow Road

CA287HX

New Town

CA288DQ

Whinlatter Road

CA288DT

Snebro Road

CA289AS

North Row

CA289FG

Fortune Lane

CA289JZ

Meadow Road

CA289LF

Edderside Drive

CA289LH

Fell View Avenue

CA289LY

Windermere Road

CA289BT

Ellison Place

CA289DQ

Mayflower Lane

CA289LZ

Woodhouse Road

CA289UQ

Geelong Terrace

CA288BP

Tomlin Avenue

CA288BU

Tomlin Avenue

CA288ER

Meadow Road

CA288HW

Chapel Close

CA289AQ

Basket Road

CA289AZ

Mid Street

CA289HY

Meadow Road

CA289JU

Meadow Road

CA288DE

Whinlatter Road

CA288EN

Steeple Close

CA288ET

Kirkstone Road

CA289BG

Solway Road

CA289BJ

Halloway Grove

Data Sources

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