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About

St Michael's ward covers a residential area in the western part of Cumberland, bordered by the A69 to the north and stretching towards the River Eden's floodplain. The housing is primarily a mix of post-war semi-detached homes and more recent modern estates, providing a settled environment for families. Local amenities are centred around several small parades of shops serving daily needs, with primary schools and community spaces forming focal points within the neighbourhoods.

The area is characterised by its proximity to undeveloped green spaces and walking paths that lead toward the river, offering a direct connection to the natural landscape on the city's edge. The presence of the historic St Michael's Church, which gives the ward its name, provides a longstanding landmark within the community. This is a practical, well-established part of Cumberland with a quiet, predominantly suburban character.

Area overview

On average St Michael's has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 250 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Michael's is £36,979 per year. There are 5 schools in St Michael's: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Michael's is home to around 5,371 people, with a population density of about 2,159.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
250
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Michael's Population
5,371
Population density
2,159.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
118.79(+218%)
Shoplifting
37.61(+551%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.77(+265%)
Public order
31.47(+211%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.18(+51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,101
94.97%
Other White
93
1.73%
Other
36
0.67%
Other Asian
28
0.52%
Irish
23
0.43%
Total population: 5,371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,077
23.42%
Level 4 qualifications or above
926
20.13%
Level 3 (A level)
827
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
734
15.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
539
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 4,599

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
930
32.57%
Owns with a mortgage
710
24.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
639
22.38%
Other social rented
422
14.78%
Other forms of private rent
87
3.05%
Total households: 2,855

Property prices in St Michael's

Median price£106,000
Price per sq ft£110
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£85K – £132K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £106,000 (about £110 per square foot) in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£265,000£190
Semi-Detached13£157,000£154
Terraced84£101,250£109
Flats2£65,250£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£100,000£138,000£75,000
2017£83,000£164,975£80,000
2018£70,000£140,000£73,500
2019£45,000£129,995£82,000
2020£100,000£126,580£78,000
2021£59,950£149,000£89,500
2022£60,725£94,500£88,000
2023£48,895£127,750£90,000
2024£140,000£90,000
2025£75,000£158,000£95,000
2026£55,500£125,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£93£131£83
2017£96£127£85
2018£73£124£79
2019£77£131£82
2020£100£114£87
2021£101£133£91
2022£91£83£96
2023£78£119£98
2024£145£97
2025£155£160£106
2026£103£154£109
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about St Michael's

Is St Michael's safe?

St Michael's records about 250 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Michael's?

The median sale price in St Michael's is £106,000 (about £110 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St Michael's?

St Michael's has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St Michael's?

St Michael's scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Michael's sits around rank 5,909 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 St Michael's?

The average household income in St Michael's is around £36,979 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Michael's?

St Michael's is represented by 1 elected councillor: Barbara Cannon (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in St Michael's

CA142HG

Derwent Park

CA149TU

New Bridge Road

CA149TW

New Bridge Road

CA142NJ

Gray Street

CA149SB

New Bridge Road

CA142BE

Finkle Street

CA142QN

Bird Street

CA143XY

Honister Drive

CA149UU

New Bridge Road

CA142EP

Fisher Street

CA951DD

St Michael's

CA142QL

Albert Street

CA142PZ

Johnston Street

CA142DA

Park Lane

CA142DN

Falcon Place

CA143EG

Harrington Road

CA142XR

Belle Isle Street

CA142DT

Isabella Road

CA142QU

Victoria Road

CA142XY

Chambers Street

CA142BQ

Warwick Place

CA149TL

New Bridge Road

CA142NE

Belvedere Street

CA142RA

Pilgrim Street

CA142PW

Corporation Road

CA142SW

Bolton Street

CA149UF

New Bridge Road

CA142AA

Derwent Drive

CA142XJ

Hawksley Terrace

CA951AB

Curwen Road

CA142NS

Darcy Street

CA142TW

Brook Street

CA149SG

New Bridge Road

CA142RN

Park Lane

CA142NT

Scalebeck Court

CA142HX

Harbour Terrace

CA142NB

St Michael's

CA142BT

Vulcans Lane

CA142UL

Harrington Road

CA142BF

Falcon Street

CA142BJ

Upton Street

CA142JB

Town Quay

CA142QW

Frazer Street

CA142EN

Gordon Street

CA142QE

Park Lane

CA142EG

South William Street

CA142PS

Corporation Road

CA142SN

Robinson Street

CA143DG

Victoria Place

CA142PU

Napier Street

CA143UY

Millrigg Street

CA143DR

Peter Street

CA142PT

Napier Street

CA142FD

St Michael's

CA142BZ

Park Lane

CA142RR

Park Lane

CA142EZ

Dora Crescent

CA142RE

Pilgrim Street

CA142NQ

Gray Street

CA142FB

Church Street

CA142XD

Falcon Street

CA149BW

Derwent Drive

CA142BH

Warwick Place

CA142DL

James Street

CA142SL

Bolton Street

CA142PL

Corporation Road

CA142XX

Gladstone Street

CA142DD

Curwen Road

CA143UZ

Harrington Road

CA142EJ

Headlands Close

CA142UE

Harrington Road

CA142NN

Vulcans Lane

CA142BX

Yeowartville

CA142NX

Vulcans Lane

CA143DP

Lamport Street

CA143UQ

Barnsdale Road

CA142XQ

Belle Isle Street

CA142SB

Hyde Street

CA143UN

Canning Street

CA149TJ

New Bridge Road

CA143DA

Peter Street

CA143XT

Iredale Crescent

CA142HJ

Duke Street

CA142QR

Pearson Street

CA142ER

Fisher Street

CA143DF

Devonshire Street

CA142BY

Yeowartville

CA143XU

Iredale Crescent

CA143XR

Cusack Crescent

CA142QJ

Albert Street

CA142RW

Derwentside Gardens

CA142NF

Vulcans Lane

CA142RT

Corporation Road

CA149UT

New Bridge Road

CA143UP

Frostoms Road

CA142TY

Senhouse Close

CA143YW

Derwent Drive

CA142SR

Robinson Street

CA142BU

Yeowartville

CA142AJ

Oxford Street

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.