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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

CA143FP

Derwent Drive

CA143UX

Caledonian Road

CA142DW

Derwent Street

CA149SF

New Bridge Road

CA142EZ

Dora Crescent

CA142HB

North Watt Street

CA142HX

Harbour Terrace

CA142NF

Vulcans Lane

CA142QX

Victoria Road

CA142XQ

Belle Isle Street

CA149ZZ

St Michael's

CA142AD

Murray Road

CA142BU

Yeowartville

CA142DL

James Street

CA142JE

Marsh Street

CA142LU

Gray Street

CA149UG

New Bridge Road

CA951DD

St Michael's

CA142HL

Rose Bank Court

CA142TT

Bromley Street

CA143DH

Garfield Street

CA143UZ

Harrington Road

CA143XB

Islay Place

CA951SS

St Michael's

CA142BQ

Warwick Place

CA142UL

Harrington Road

CA143UG

Derwent Drive

CA143UN

Canning Street

CA143UP

Frostoms Road

CA143UQ

Barnsdale Road

CA149UL

New Bridge Road

CA951AE

St Michael's

CA142BY

Yeowartville

CA142EY

South Watt Street

CA142QP

Cumberland Street

CA142RA

Pilgrim Street

CA144YF

Derwent Drive

CA142DR

St Michael's

CA142QU

Victoria Road

CA142SW

Bolton Street

CA142TP

Bromley Street

CA143UW

Harrington Road

CA142ES

Falcon Place

CA142PX

Queen Street

CA142XG

Findlay Place

CA142YA

York Street

CA142YD

Lonsdale Street

CA142UJ

Roseberry Street

CA142AQ

Murray Road

CA142AY

Finkle Street

CA142DS

Derwent Street

CA142SN

Robinson Street

CA143UL

Harrington Road

CA143BT

John Street

CA143BX

Irving Street

CA143BY

Roper Street

CA143DT

Charters Close

CA142PT

Napier Street

CA142RZ

New South Watt Street

CA143DA

Peter Street

CA142DE

Winifred Street

CA142DY

Corporation Road

CA142EB

Murraydale Terrace

CA142NH

Gray Street

CA142QF

Princess Street

CA142TR

Cadman Street

CA142XN

Falcon Street

CA149TX

New Bridge Road

CA142BL

Finkle Street

CA142DX

St Michael's

CA142NG

Hunter Street

CA142FD

St Michael's

CA142FE

St Michael's

CA143EE

St Michael's

CA142HD

Armstrong Street

CA142NP

Brayton Street

CA142SF

Byron Street

CA142TG

Clay Flatts

CA142TW

Brook Street

CA142UY

Lonsdale Street

CA143EF

Harrington Road

CA142RT

Corporation Road

CA143BW

St Michael's

CA143DW

Peter Street

CA149TF

New Bridge Road

CA149TN

St Michael's

CA951AB

Curwen Road

CA142BB

Finkle Street

CA142NS

Darcy Street

CA149SX

New Bridge Road

CA142AB

Murray Road

CA142BH

Warwick Place

CA142EP

Fisher Street

CA142NY

Hartington Street

CA143XS

Honister Drive

CA143XU

Iredale Crescent

CA142SS

Blackburn Street

CA142XY

Chambers Street

CA143DR

Peter Street

CA142NJ

Gray Street

Data Sources

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