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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

CA143DF

Devonshire Street

CA143UJ

Harrington Road

CA142SJ

Senhouse Street

CA142TX

Senhouse Walk

CA142UH

New Grove

CA142XA

Dean Street

CA142XJ

Hawksley Terrace

CA142YF

Gladstone Street

CA143EG

Harrington Road

CA142FA

Wybrow Terrace

CA142FB

Church Street

CA142SH

Senhouse Street

CA143XP

Moorbanks Road

CA149SE

New Bridge Road

CA142AA

Derwent Drive

CA142DA

Park Lane

CA142ET

Falcon Place

CA142NB

St Michael's

CA142RU

Corporation Road

CA142XH

Gladstone Street

CA149SJ

New Bridge Road

CA142AL

Oxford Street

CA142EX

Falcon Place

CA142FG

St Michael's

CA144EE

Derwent Drive

CA142JD

Stanley Street

CA142JL

Lawrence Street

CA142NE

Belvedere Street

CA142QN

Bird Street

CA142XX

Gladstone Street

CA149TE

New Bridge Road

CA142QA

Park Lane

CA142QW

Frazer Street

CA143DQ

Tarn Street

CA143YJ

New Bridge Road

CA142BG

St Michael's

CA142XW

Fletcher Street

CA143XR

Cusack Crescent

CA149SA

New Bridge Road

CA142BZ

Park Lane

CA142JB

Town Quay

CA142PJ

Rydal Street

CA142PL

Corporation Road

CA142UF

Harrington Road

CA143UT

Shaw Street

CA143XX

Cain Street

CA142NR

Vulcans Lane

CA142NU

Vulcans Lane

CA142PW

Corporation Road

CA142QE

Park Lane

CA143XG

Moss Bay Road

CA142BN

Lismore Place

CA142DP

Brow Top

CA142QL

Albert Street

CA149TP

New Bridge Road

CA149TU

New Bridge Road

CA142LT

Gray Street

CA142TU

Wesley Court

CA142XR

Belle Isle Street

CA149SG

New Bridge Road

CA142DZ

South William Street

CA142ED

South William Street

CA142HW

Duke Street

CA142QR

Pearson Street

CA142RW

Derwentside Gardens

CA142SG

Senhouse Street

CA142SQ

Whitfield Court

CA143ED

Harrington Road

CA143XT

Iredale Crescent

CA149TR

New Bridge Road

CA142NL

Brown Street

CA142UW

Harrington Road

CA143YQ

Havelock Road

CA142TY

Senhouse Close

CA142UQ

West Grove

CA142XF

Belle Isle Place

CA143BZ

Roper Street

CA142BJ

Upton Street

CA142NA

New Oxford Street

CA143DD

John Street

CA143FT

John Street

CA142FF

Curwen Road

CA142PY

Queen Street

CA149SS

New Bridge Road

CA142AZ

Finkle Street

CA142ER

Fisher Street

CA142XD

Falcon Street

CA149BR

Derwent Drive

CA149BW

Derwent Drive

CA149UQ

New Bridge Road

CA142HF

Church Street

CA142PH

Corporation Road

CA142TA

Barnes Road

CA142HG

Derwent Park

CA142SP

Cumberland Street

CA143DN

Kelly Street

CA149SB

New Bridge Road

CA149SY

New Bridge Road

CA149TL

New Bridge Road

CA142EE

South William Street

Data Sources

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