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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 93 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
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

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £138,750 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
Detached10£285,250
Semi-Detached39£130,000
Terraced13£115,000

10 years median price trend in Mirehouse

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

All postcodes in Mirehouse

CA288BB

Acer Grove

CA287TQ

Station Terrace

CA288NN

Egremont Road

CA288HS

Honister Road

CA288JB

Stanley View

CA288QW

Egremont Road

CA288DS

Scafell Close

CA288HD

Kirkstone Road

CA288EJ

Meadow Road

CA288NR

Lincoln Road

CA288BP

Tomlin Avenue

CA288NP

Lincoln Road

CA288PD

Sneckyeat Road

CA288BU

Tomlin Avenue

CA288BA

Valley Park

CA288EL

Pillar Road

CA288PQ

Sneckyeat Grove

CA288PA

Cambridge Road

CA288AX

Calder Avenue

CA288DH

Whinlatter Road

CA288JP

Dorset Close

CA288AG

Bleng Avenue

CA288NT

Westmorland Road

CA288QL

Rosebank

CA288AF

Foxhouses Road

CA288QX

Main Street

CA288QD

Main Street

CA287TZ

The Retreat

CA288DJ

Whinlatter Road

CA288QA

Main Street

CA288EH

Meadow Road

CA288LG

Rutland Avenue

CA288HJ

Link Road

CA288AJ

Esk Avenue

CA288AD

Foxhouses Road

CA288EN

Steeple Close

CA288NH

Egremont Road

CA288HF

Gable Road

CA288QS

Garden Villas

CA288JR

Suffolk Close

CA288JS

Homewood Drive

CA287TG

The Gardens

CA288AS

Calder Avenue

CA288HP

Honister Road

CA287TS

Back Corkickle

CA288HR

Greystone Close

CA288PF

Sneckyeat Road Industrial Estate

CA288QF

Egremont Road

CA288DT

Snebro Road

CA287TT

Hamilton Terrace

Data Sources

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