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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.

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.