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About

Mirehouse ward lies on the northern fringe of Whitehaven, characterised by residential housing estates and open green spaces. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of property types and local convenience services catering to the community. Its layout includes several small parks and playing fields, providing recreational areas within the urban setting.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Mirehouse Community Centre, which serves as a focal point for activities. The ward is bordered by agricultural land to the north, marking a transition from town to countryside. Housing here is largely post-war, with some newer developments integrated among the established homes.

Area overview

On average Mirehouse has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mirehouse is £44,987 per year. There are 2 schools in Mirehouse: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mirehouse is home to around 5,481 people, with a population density of about 2,514.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mirehouse Population
5,481
Population density
2,514.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.91(+42%)
Public order
12.77(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.4(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.03(+12%)
Shoplifting
7.12(+25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,233
95.49%
Other White
56
1.02%
African
38
0.69%
Other Asian
36
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.26%
Total population: 5,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,102
24.59%
Level 4 qualifications or above
981
21.89%
Level 3 (A level)
817
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
632
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
491
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 4,482

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
936
38.14%
Owns with a mortgage
742
30.24%
Other social rented
354
14.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
186
7.58%
Social rents from council
185
7.54%
Total households: 2,454

Property prices in Mirehouse

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 in Mirehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mirehouse 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£304,975
Semi-Detached37£130,000
Terraced12£105,000

10 years median price trend in Mirehouse

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirehouse.

All postcodes in Mirehouse

CA288JR

Suffolk Close

CA288BW

Whinlatter Road

CA288DS

Scafell Close

CA288PQ

Sneckyeat Grove

CA288AL

Esk Avenue

CA288QL

Rosebank

CA288BY

Herdus Road

CA288EJ

Meadow Road

CA288EW

Meadow Road

CA288HE

Gable Road

CA288JH

Homewood Road

CA288PH

Sneckyeat Road

CA288AQ

Bleng Avenue

CA288BF

Whinlatter Road

CA288QS

Garden Villas

CA288NH

Egremont Road

CA288AG

Bleng Avenue

CA288AT

Calder Avenue

CA288HG

Dent Road

CA288QA

Main Street

CA288EQ

Meadow Road

CA288JP

Dorset Close

CA288QD

Main Street

CA288AH

Esk Avenue

CA288EU

Hollins Close

CA288EZ

Kirkstone Road

CA288PF

Sneckyeat Road Industrial Estate

CA288ES

Meadow Road

CA288HB

Yewbarrow Close

CA288HF

Gable Road

CA288LE

Rutland Avenue

CA288NY

Cumberland Road

CA288PD

Sneckyeat Road

CA288PT

Hensingham Road

CA287RR

Coach Road

CA288DG

Whinlatter Road

CA288HN

Honister Road

CA288QB

Egremont Road

CA288EH

Meadow Road

CA288QN

Bedford Street

CA287TS

Back Corkickle

CA288LH

Rutland Avenue

CA288BA

Valley Park

CA288EX

Hollins Close

CA288AW

Esk Avenue

CA288JW

Oxford Close

CA288LF

Rutland Avenue

CA288LQ

Rutland Avenue

CA288ND

Victoria Villas

CA288QP

Bedford Villas

CA288AR

Calder Avenue

CA288QH

St Johns Court

CA288AY

Pow Avenue

CA288NZ

Cumberland Road

CA288BE

Maple Grove

CA288DU

Snebro Road

CA288HJ

Link Road

CA288JZ

Egremont Road

CA288LD

Rutland Avenue

CA288PJ

Devon Road

CA288AJ

Esk Avenue

CA288BT

Tomlin Avenue

CA288BX

Herdus Road

CA288HH

Mirehouse

CA288JJ

Homewood Road

CA288PX

Main Street

CA288JT

The Groves

CA288JG

Homewood Drive

CA288NE

Church Hill

CA288NW

Lincoln Road

CA287TY

Inkerman Terrace

CA288AA

Corkickle

CA288AZ

Irt Avenue

CA288BJ

Garlieston Court

CA288BQ

Manor Gardens

CA288HS

Honister Road

CA288QX

Main Street

CA287TT

Hamilton Terrace

CA288JB

Stanley View

CA288NP

Lincoln Road

CA288NR

Lincoln Road

CA288NT

Westmorland Road

CA288DP

Snebro Road

CA288DY

Whinlatter Road

CA288LA

Rutland Avenue

CA287TZ

The Retreat

CA288QF

Egremont Road

CA288QJ

Rosebank

CA288GP

Garlieston Mews

CA288AD

Foxhouses Road

CA288BB

Acer Grove

CA288HQ

Bow Fell Road

CA288JN

Westmorland Road

CA288NX

Cambridge Road

CA288QW

Egremont Road

CA288EP

Meadow Road

CA288AF

Foxhouses Road

CA288BZ

Herdus Road

CA287TX

Inkerman Terrace

CA288DA

Whinlatter Road

Data Sources

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