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Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

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About

Whitehaven Harbour is a historic port in Cumberland, originally developed in the 17th century for coal exports. The harbour features a mix of Georgian architecture and industrial heritage, with restored warehouses and dockside buildings. The area is known for its maritime history, including connections to the transatlantic trade. The harbour remains active, with fishing boats and leisure vessels using the marina.

Corkickle, a residential area near Whitehaven, sits on sloping ground overlooking the harbour. It has terraced housing dating back to the 19th century, reflecting the town's industrial past. The area provides views of the Irish Sea and is close to the railway line linking Whitehaven to other Cumbrian towns. Corkickle's proximity to the harbour makes it a practical location for those connected to the port or local industries.

Area overview

On average Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 190 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £33,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
190
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle Population
5,186
Population density
2,305.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,909
94.62%
Other White
77
1.48%
African
29
0.56%
Chinese
22
0.42%
Indian
21
0.4%
Total population: 5,188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
898
33.11%
Owns with a mortgage
670
24.71%
Other social rented
477
17.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
387
14.27%
Social rents from council
164
6.05%
Total households: 2,712

Property prices in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £153,500 in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle 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 Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£192,000
Flats23£110,000
Semi-Detached22£213,000
Terraced22£138,675

10 years median price trend in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle.

All postcodes in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA287QE

Castle Meadows

CA287QR

Richmond Terrace

CA287RT

Castle Close

CA287RW

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle

CA287SB

Clitheroe Drive

CA287UH

Gregg's Lane

CA288AE

Ehen Avenue

CA288AN

Esk Avenue

CA288AP

Esk Avenue

CA288AX

Calder Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.