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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. 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

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £99,000 in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £245,000.

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
Detached1£205,000
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached13£157,000
Terraced93£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

CA143UR

Frostoms Road

CA142PR

Corporation Road

CA149SA

New Bridge Road

CA142TA

Barnes Road

CA142NP

Brayton Street

CA142SG

Senhouse Street

CA143DW

Peter Street

CA143XG

Moss Bay Road

CA149SL

New Bridge Road

CA142EH

William Street

CA142TG

Clay Flatts

CA142XW

Fletcher Street

CA142ED

South William Street

CA142NL

Brown Street

CA149UQ

New Bridge Road

CA142EW

South William Street

CA149TE

New Bridge Road

CA144YF

Derwent Drive

CA142QA

Park Lane

CA143DD

John Street

CA142AZ

Finkle Street

CA142QQ

Fleet Street

CA142FE

St Michael's

CA142DE

Winifred Street

CA142TX

Senhouse Walk

CA142RU

Oxford Street

CA143BY

Roper Street

CA142DS

Derwent Street

CA142XH

Gladstone Street

CA142XF

Belle Isle Place

CA142YF

Gladstone Street

CA144EE

Derwent Drive

CA142RS

St Michael's

CA142AQ

Murray Road

CA143UW

Harrington Road

CA142PQ

Corporation Road

CA142XP

Milburn Street

CA142UH

New Grove

CA142RZ

New South Watt Street

CA142BP

Vulcans Lane

CA149TN

St Michael's

CA142PJ

Rydal Street

CA142XE

St Michael's

CA142QG

Princess Street

CA142TU

Wesley Court

CA142ES

Falcon Place

CA143DJ

Peter Street

CA143UX

Caledonian Road

CA142PB

Princess Street

CA142PN

Corporation Road

CA142JL

Lawrence Street

CA142BN

Lismore Place

CA142TT

Bromley Street

CA142FG

St Michael's

CA142QP

Cumberland Street

CA149TR

New Bridge Road

CA951AE

St Michael's

CA142PP

Corporation Road

CA149TX

New Bridge Road

CA142SP

Cumberland Street

CA142XA

Dean Street

CA142DB

Annie Pit Lane

CA142AU

Finkle Street

CA149SD

New Bridge Road

CA142YD

Lonsdale Street

CA142HD

Armstrong Street

CA143UJ

Harrington Road

CA142TS

Preedy Road

CA142HF

Church Street

CA142UY

Lonsdale Street

CA142NW

Vulcans Lane

CA142QZ

St Michael's

CA142DP

Brow Top

CA149TH

New Bridge Road

CA142TL

Beeby Court

CA149UP

New Bridge Road

CA149TP

New Bridge Road

CA142HW

Duke Street

CA143EE

St Michael's

CA142EA

Wybrow Terrace

CA142SA

Senhouse Street

CA149SY

New Bridge Road

CA142EY

South Watt Street

CA142XG

Findlay Place

CA149SW

New Bridge Road

CA142AY

Finkle Street

CA149US

New Bridge Road

CA143BT

John Street

CA142AH

Oxford Street

CA142QX

Victoria Road

CA142QT

Victoria Road

CA142QY

Douglas Road

CA149SQ

New Bridge Road

CA142UW

Harrington Road

CA142UG

Infirmary Road

CA143DQ

Tarn Street

CA142LR

Central Way

CA149SX

New Bridge Road

CA142NU

Vulcans Lane

CA143DT

Charters Close

Data Sources

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