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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

CA289HP

Low Road

CA289NS

Fleswick Avenue

CA289AU

West Row

CA289AX

Low Kells

CA289EE

Hill Top Road

CA289EQ

Central Road

CA289EZ

High Road

CA289FF

Hayton Way

CA289NE

Woodhouse Road

CA289PQ

High Road

CA289RA

Gameriggs Road

CA289RW

Borrowdale Road

CA289AB

Rosemary Lane

CA289LT

Woodville Way

CA289UT

Rottington Cottages

CA288EL

Pillar Road

CA288HP

Honister Road

CA289DX

Monkwray Villas

CA289PF

Ennerdale Terrace

CA289BY

Watson Lane

CA289JY

Meadow Road

CA289TD

The Oval

CA289DS

Ginns

CA289JP

Meadow Road

CA289SW

Seathwaite Avenue

CA289TH

Skiddaw Road

CA289UF

Byerstead Road

CA289UP

Summer Hill

CA289DL

Preston Street

CA289ES

High Road

CA289LQ

Leander Close

CA289SU

Lorton Close

CA289ET

Cliff Road

CA289FJ

Kells and Sandwith

CA289HA

High Road

CA289LB

Meadow Road

CA289NH

Loweswater Avenue

CA289RT

Lingmell Close

CA289TB

Latrigg Road

CA288DX

Whinlatter Road

CA289BN

Bryer Close

CA289BU

Hope Drive

CA289JG

Meadow Road

CA289JW

Burnmoor Avenue

CA289QU

Gameriggs Road

CA289SG

Capella Drive

CA289JF

Meadow Road

CA288DJ

Whinlatter Road

CA288EG

Link Road

CA289AF

High Road

CA289HB

Monkwray Road

CA289NZ

Coniston Road

CA288HR

Greystone Close

CA289UH

Town Head Cottages

CA288BN

Whinlatter Road

CA289DD

Coach Road

CA289DH

Ellen Drive

CA289EW

Ravenhill Road

CA289HE

Jefferson Park

CA289PB

Fleswick Avenue

CA289BD

Lawson Close

CA289DR

The Ginns

CA289ER

High Road

CA289HT

Low Road

CA289LN

Woodhouse Road

CA288HD

Kirkstone Road

CA289AH

Basket Road

CA289DG

Grace Drive

CA289SN

Croasdale Avenue

CA288DH

Whinlatter Road

CA289DU

Monkwray Brow

CA289QJ

Wilson Pit Road

CA289RU

Mirehouse Road

CA289UG

Ivy Cottage

CA288DR

Duddon Close

CA289JE

Dalegarth Avenue

CA289NY

Fleswick Avenue

CA288BS

Tomlin Avenue

CA289AG

High Road

CA289NW

Loweswater Avenue

CA289PL

Monkwray Brow

CA289RL

Borrowdale Road

CA289UR

Egremont North and St Bees

CA289UW

Rottington Road

Data Sources

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