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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 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
242
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
116.18(+213%)
Shoplifting
43.94(+670%)
Public order
33.7(+234%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.42(+228%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.83(+28%)
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

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £247,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's 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 St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached9£158,000
Terraced87£95,000

10 years median price trend in St Michael's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.

All postcodes in St Michael's

CA149UN

New Bridge Road

CA149SQ

New Bridge Road

CA142DN

Falcon Place

CA142EG

South William Street

CA142XU

Wall Street

CA142BX

Yeowartville

CA142NT

Scalebeck Court

CA142PB

Princess Street

CA142RE

Pilgrim Street

CA143DL

Devonshire Street

CA143XF

Moss Bay Road

CA149TB

New Bridge Road

CA142BW

Vulcans Lane

CA142DF

James Street

CA142LR

Central Way

CA142SE

Botany Court

CA142XL

Harcourt Street

CA142NX

Vulcans Lane

CA142SD

Byron Street

CA142BS

Chapel Street

CA142XT

Milburn Street

CA143DG

Victoria Place

CA143YW

Derwent Drive

CA149SL

New Bridge Road

CA143UU

Shaw Street

CA142PQ

Corporation Road

CA149TH

New Bridge Road

CA149UR

New Bridge Road

CA142EA

Wybrow Terrace

CA142QD

Wordsworth Street

CA143DE

Devonshire Street

CA143DP

Lamport Street

CA143YG

New Bridge Road

CA149SD

New Bridge Road

CA142DD

Curwen Road

CA142PU

Napier Street

CA142UE

Harrington Road

CA142XZ

Clay Street

CA142NN

Vulcans Lane

CA142BE

Finkle Street

CA142JJ

Curwen Road

CA142TJ

Beeby Street

CA142UG

Infirmary Road

CA142TS

Preedy Road

CA142ND

Vulcans Lane

CA142PS

Corporation Road

CA143BU

Roper Street

CA149UJ

New Bridge Road

CA142QG

Princess Street

CA142DT

Isabella Road

CA142EL

Duke Street

CA142QH

Albert Street

CA142QZ

St Michael's

CA143DJ

Peter Street

CA149TW

New Bridge Road

CA149UT

New Bridge Road

CA142AH

Oxford Street

CA142NW

Vulcans Lane

CA142PN

Corporation Road

CA142PP

Corporation Road

CA142PR

Corporation Road

CA142SR

Robinson Street

CA143UH

St Michael's

CA142TL

Beeby Court

CA142BD

Annie Pit Lane

CA142PZ

Johnston Street

CA142RS

St Michael's

CA142TH

Wesley Street

CA142BT

Vulcans Lane

CA142SB

Hyde Street

CA142XE

St Michael's

CA142XS

Milburn Street

CA143GS

Central Way

CA143XD

Harrington Road

CA149UF

New Bridge Road

CA149UP

New Bridge Road

CA142BF

Falcon Street

CA142EW

South William Street

CA142UZ

Station Road

CA142SL

Bolton Street

CA143XY

Honister Drive

CA149UU

New Bridge Road

CA142AG

Ritz Shopping Centre

CA142EH

William Street

CA142NQ

Gray Street

CA142QS

Victoria Road

CA142QT

Victoria Road

CA142QY

Douglas Road

CA142UB

Hartside Court

CA142AU

Finkle Street

CA142DB

Annie Pit Lane

CA142LZ

New Oxford Street

CA142SA

Senhouse Street

CA142TE

Patterson Hill Close

CA143UY

Millrigg Street

CA143XA

Harrington Road

CA142BP

Vulcans Lane

CA142JS

Isabella Road

CA142UX

Station Road

CA142XP

Milburn Street

Data Sources

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