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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

CA143BZ

Roper Street

CA142XN

Falcon Street

CA142EE

South William Street

CA143ED

Harrington Road

CA142DW

Derwent Street

CA142ND

Vulcans Lane

CA142QB

Park Lane

CA142JE

Marsh Street

CA142HL

Rose Bank Court

CA149ZZ

St Michael's

CA143XS

Honister Drive

CA143UT

Shaw Street

CA142UB

Hartside Court

CA143XX

Cain Street

CA142TH

Wesley Street

CA142PH

Corporation Road

CA149UL

New Bridge Road

CA143DN

Kelly Street

CA149SS

New Bridge Road

CA142BB

Finkle Street

CA143DL

Devonshire Street

CA142NR

Vulcans Lane

CA142UZ

Station Road

CA143UH

St Michael's

CA143YG

New Bridge Road

CA142SH

Senhouse Street

CA142SJ

Senhouse Street

CA142NH

Gray Street

CA143XD

Harrington Road

CA142TE

Patterson Hill Close

CA142BW

Vulcans Lane

CA142BD

Annie Pit Lane

CA142NG

Hunter Street

CA142QH

Albert Street

CA142SD

Byron Street

CA143GS

Central Way

CA142NA

New Oxford Street

CA142QF

Princess Street

CA142AG

Ritz Shopping Centre

CA143UU

Shaw Street

CA142AD

Murray Road

CA142XL

Harcourt Street

CA142DF

James Street

CA142XU

Wall Street

CA142EL

Duke Street

CA149TF

New Bridge Road

CA143DH

Garfield Street

CA149SF

New Bridge Road

CA142JS

Isabella Road

CA143YJ

New Bridge Road

CA142LZ

New Oxford Street

CA149SJ

New Bridge Road

CA149UR

New Bridge Road

CA142JJ

Curwen Road

CA142SE

Botany Court

CA142UX

Station Road

CA143EF

Harrington Road

CA143YQ

Havelock Road

CA142PX

Queen Street

CA142UQ

West Grove

CA143FT

John Street

CA142PG

Corporation Road

CA142LT

Gray Street

CA142TQ

Lowther Road

CA143BX

Irving Street

CA142QD

Wordsworth Street

CA149UG

New Bridge Road

CA143XP

Moorbanks Road

CA142YA

York Street

CA142TJ

Beeby Street

CA142AB

Murray Road

CA142FA

Wybrow Terrace

CA143UG

Derwent Drive

CA142EX

Falcon Place

CA142JD

Stanley Street

CA142LU

Gray Street

CA143XA

Harrington Road

CA142RX

St Michael's

CA142SF

Byron Street

CA142SS

Blackburn Street

CA142ET

Falcon Place

CA149UN

New Bridge Road

CA143FP

Derwent Drive

CA142BL

Finkle Street

CA142DZ

South William Street

CA142XS

Milburn Street

CA142PY

Queen Street

CA142DY

Corporation Road

CA142XZ

Clay Street

CA143BG

Central Way

CA142FF

Curwen Road

CA149SE

New Bridge Road

CA143XB

Islay Place

CA143DE

Devonshire Street

CA142EB

Murraydale Terrace

CA142NY

Hartington Street

CA142DX

St Michael's

CA143BU

Roper Street

CA142DR

St Michael's

CA142BS

Chapel Street

Data Sources

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