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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

CA289JG

Meadow Road

CA289DE

Fame Lane

CA289AU

West Row

CA289HT

Low Road

CA289HP

Low Road

CA289LE

Lowther Gardens

CA289NA

Woodhouse Road

CA289SX

Latrigg Road

CA289BL

Jollows Close

CA289AQ

Basket Road

CA289PE

Waters Edge Close

CA289BD

Lawson Close

CA289LR

Ladstock Grove

CA289RE

Valley View Road

CA289LU

Windermere Road

CA289EA

Monkwray Cottages

CA289TW

Meadow Road

CA289ET

Cliff Road

CA288DQ

Whinlatter Road

CA289FF

Hayton Way

CA289HN

Meadow View

CA289JB

Coalgrove Road

CA289RB

Kells and Sandwith

CA288HA

Kirkstone Road

CA289QX

Greenbank Avenue

CA289AB

Rosemary Lane

CA288DG

Whinlatter Road

CA289DS

Ginns

CA289AN

High Road

CA289JH

Meadow Road

CA289AH

Basket Road

CA289PN

Ennerdale Terrace

CA289NZ

Coniston Road

CA289AT

North Row

CA289JQ

Langdale Close

CA288HW

Chapel Close

CA289LB

Meadow Road

CA289LS

Hartfield Close

CA288HH

Mirehouse

CA289PA

Fleswick Avenue

CA289JP

Meadow Road

CA288JB

Stanley View

CA289PR

Lakeland Avenue

CA289TP

Meadow Road

CA289SP

Seathwaite Avenue

CA289HX

Meadow Road

CA289HY

Meadow Road

CA289LZ

Woodhouse Road

CA288EW

Meadow Road

CA289SN

Croasdale Avenue

CA289SA

Wilson Howe

CA289SF

Dallam Way

CA289DN

Pollard Way

CA289AG

High Road

CA289QU

Gameriggs Road

CA289UR

Egremont North and St Bees

CA289PG

High Road

CA289ED

Hill Top Road

CA289BP

Clementson Way

CA289QF

Snaefell Terrace

CA289DG

Grace Drive

CA289UJ

Lowther Court

CA289SY

Kinniside Avenue

CA289BJ

Halloway Grove

CA289UQ

Geelong Terrace

CA289PZ

Lakeland Avenue

CA289EZ

High Road

CA288BQ

Manor Gardens

CA289UD

Mirehouse Road

CA289BG

Solway Road

CA289UT

Rottington Cottages

CA289DR

The Ginns

CA289DD

Coach Road

CA289AZ

Mid Street

CA289LY

Windermere Road

CA288DP

Snebro Road

CA289PB

Fleswick Avenue

CA289ER

High Road

CA289BA

High Road

CA289AW

Solway Road

CA288BU

Tomlin Avenue

CA289TA

Latrigg Road

CA289PT

Rydal Avenue

CA289UL

Johnson Close

Data Sources

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