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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 average crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
93
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
52.18(+40%)
Public order
12.41(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.4(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.12(+1%)
Other theft
6.2(-6%)
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

Median price£139,975
Price per sq ft£146
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £193K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £139,975 (about £146 per square foot) in Mirehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mirehouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£280,500£184
Semi-Detached38£129,000£144
Terraced14£117,500£127
Flats1£93,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mirehouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirehouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,250£92,475£80,000£78,000
2017£186,000£73,975£110,000£98,375
2018£225,000£92,500£104,250£82,000
2019£202,500£70,000£105,000£101,250
2020£203,250£170,000£98,000£107,500
2021£255,000£87,500£120,000£109,500
2022£300,000£93,500£118,000£115,000
2023£223,458£85,500£115,000£119,000
2024£245,250£132,750£110,000
2025£304,975£129,000£113,500
2026£280,500£93,000£147,500£82,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirehouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mirehouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120£154£85£94
2017£144£131£111£113
2018£146£161£106£97
2019£139£120£107£93
2020£138£165£98£111
2021£179£151£125£113
2022£180£161£131£120
2023£191£148£131£106
2024£186£140£128
2025£201£143£124
2026£206£160£156£82
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mirehouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mirehouse in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Mirehouse

Is Mirehouse safe?

Mirehouse records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mirehouse?

The median sale price in Mirehouse is £139,975 (about £146 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Mirehouse?

Mirehouse has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Mirehouse?

Mirehouse scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mirehouse sits around rank 9,761 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Mirehouse?

The average household income in Mirehouse is around £44,987 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mirehouse?

Mirehouse is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mike Hawkins (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Mirehouse

CA288DP

Snebro Road

CA288PH

Sneckyeat Road

CA288DE

Whinlatter Road

CA288ER

Meadow Road

CA288NW

Lincoln Road

CA288LH

Rutland Avenue

CA288QJ

Rosebank

CA288JN

Westmorland Road

CA288QH

St Johns Court

CA288JZ

Egremont Road

CA288LD

Rutland Avenue

CA288LB

Rutland Avenue

CA288AH

Esk Avenue

CA288HA

Kirkstone Road

CA288BQ

Manor Gardens

CA288JL

Homewood Road

CA288EZ

Kirkstone Road

CA288AP

Esk Avenue

CA288AZ

Irt Avenue

CA288GP

Garlieston Mews

CA288HB

Yewbarrow Close

CA288QR

Egremont Road

CA288BX

Herdus Road

CA288LQ

Rutland Avenue

CA288BY

Herdus Road

CA288DU

Snebro Road

CA288NX

Cambridge Road

CA287TY

Inkerman Terrace

CA288ET

Kirkstone Road

CA288AL

Esk Avenue

CA288QN

Bedford Street

CA288HN

Honister Road

CA288HE

Gable Road

CA288DY

Whinlatter Road

CA288EP

Meadow Road

CA288AT

Calder Avenue

CA288BN

Whinlatter Road

CA288PT

Hensingham Road

CA288QP

Bedford Villas

CA288BJ

Garlieston Court

CA288QG

Mariners Way

CA287RR

Coach Road

CA288PE

Sneckyeat Road

CA288PZ

Brook Bank

CA288ES

Meadow Road

CA288DG

Whinlatter Road

CA288EQ

Meadow Road

CA288ND

Victoria Villas

CA288BF

Whinlatter Road

CA288DF

Grisedale Close

CA288AA

Corkickle

CA288AU

Calder Avenue

CA288HQ

Bow Fell Road

CA288PB

Cambridge Road

CA288DR

Duddon Close

CA288QB

Egremont Road

CA288BE

Maple Grove

CA288BZ

Herdus Road

CA288BH

Willow Drive

CA288NY

Cumberland Road

CA288NQ

Egremont Road

CA288AE

Foxhouses Road

CA288NS

Westmorland Road

CA288AQ

Bleng Avenue

CA288BW

Whinlatter Road

CA288EU

Hollins Close

CA288DX

Whinlatter Road

CA288JG

Homewood Drive

CA288EW

Meadow Road

CA288AN

Esk Avenue

CA288AY

Pow Avenue

CA288JJ

Homewood Road

CA288BT

Tomlin Avenue

CA288PX

Main Street

CA288EX

Hollins Close

CA288HG

Dent Road

CA288AW

Esk Avenue

CA288HW

Chapel Close

CA288AB

Victoria Terrace

CA288JW

Oxford Close

CA288LF

Rutland Avenue

CA288JT

The Groves

CA288PJ

Devon Road

CA288NL

Egremont Road

CA288LA

Rutland Avenue

CA288PG

Sneckyeat Road

CA288HX

Rowangate

CA288QE

Cartgate Road

CA288AR

Calder Avenue

CA288EG

Link Road

CA287TU

Mirehouse

CA288NE

Church Hill

CA288NZ

Cumberland Road

CA287TX

Inkerman Terrace

CA288LE

Rutland Avenue

CA288BS

Tomlin Avenue

CA288DQ

Whinlatter Road

CA288DA

Whinlatter Road

CA288HH

Mirehouse

CA288JH

Homewood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.