Property profile

2 Solway Road

CA28 9AP

Kells and Sandwith

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Map showing 2, Solway Road, Whitehaven

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Estimated sale price

£155,000

Semi-Detached sold in Kells and Sandwith

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold10 May 2019
£118,000Change since last sale: +£37,000 (+31%)
Annualised change
+3.7% per yearCumberland annualised change (semi-detached) since 2019: +4.1% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £201 per sq ft
£182 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£19 per sq ft (−9.4%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Kells and Sandwith
£177,000Estimate vs local median: −£22,000 (−13%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area79 m² / 850 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection08 Nov 2018

Sales history

DatePriceChange
10 May 2019£118,000-2%
10 May 2007£120,000+73%
22 Jun 2006£69,500-

Local market

Property prices in Kells and Sandwith

Median price: £165,000
Price per sq ft: £185
Sales (last 12 months): 136
Typical range (middle 50%): £106K – £213K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Kells and Sandwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kells and Sandwith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£290,000£218
Semi-Detached55£177,000£201
Terraced41£115,000£125
Flats13£110,000£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kells and Sandwith

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kells and Sandwith.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,450£84,000£137,500£102,500
2017£279,950£116,950£141,000£80,000
2018£260,950£85,000£114,975£83,000
2019£252,950£125,000£142,475£82,500
2020£264,950£129,000£163,225£76,288
2021£269,950£132,250£155,000£92,998
2022£290,000£68,000£161,475£98,950
2023£264,950£130,000£166,250£105,000
2024£264,975£77,500£185,000£115,000
2025£313,950£117,000£187,950£119,000
2026£280,000£90,000£175,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kells and Sandwith.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kells and Sandwith.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£111£141£106
2017£185£160£155£103
2018£196£142£127£96
2019£197£132£151£103
2020£192£147£155£88
2021£194£179£165£110
2022£203£101£168£116
2023£211£173£177£136
2024£223£132£175£136
2025£223£168£199£125
2026£220£133£193£128
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kells and Sandwith.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kells and Sandwith in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 9AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 9AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 2026126, High Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
28 Nov 2025156, High Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£216,000
28 May 2025134, High Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
15 Apr 2025150, High Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9ENTerracedFreehold£140,000
15 Aug 20254, Ravenhill Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Solway Road, Whitehaven-80 m²-
6, Solway Road, WhitehavenFreehold100 m²£116,000 (2013)
7, Solway Road, WhitehavenFreehold91 m²£72,625 (2024)
9, Solway Road, WhitehavenFreehold82 m²£155,000 (2022)
11, Solway Road, Whitehaven-81 m²-
12, Solway Road, WhitehavenFreehold71 m²£75,000 (2018)
13, Solway Road, WhitehavenFreehold82 m²£115,000 (2013)
15 Solway Road, WhitehavenFreehold83 m²£126,000 (2024)
17 Solway Road, WhitehavenFreehold84 m²£130,000 (2016)

Area insights for CA28 9AP

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Overview

Postcode CA28 9AP is located in an urban city, within the Kells and Sandwith area of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £41,696 per year. The median sale price in Kells and Sandwith is £165,000 (around £185 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,750 and £212,738. The nearest station is Corkickle, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Beghs Priory Church Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,599 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £41,696 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 9AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse near CA28 9AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Corkickle located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 9AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Corkickle

N/A

Walking directions to Corkickle
0.8 mi

Whitehaven

N/A

Walking directions to Whitehaven

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA28 9AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt Beghs Priory Church ParkSmallWalking directions to St Beghs Priory Church Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
1,578 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.5(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.18(-54%)
Other theft
3.48(-47%)
Public order
2.79(-72%)
Vehicle crime
0.7(-88%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
98.92%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
29.69%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
43.2%
Owns outright
47
37.6%
Other social rented
10
8%
Social rents from council
7
5.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4%
Total households: 125

Schools

In the CA28 9AP postcode area, located within Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CA28 9AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryMonkwray Junior SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryKells Infant SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimarySt Begh's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA28 9AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 9AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaPreston Street, Whitehaven, CA28 9DLWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miIcelandPreston Street, Cumberland, CA28 9DLWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAldiPreston Street, Cumberland, CA28 9DLWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miEthens Mini MartJames Street, Cumberland, CA28 7JBWalking directions to Ethens Mini Mart
0.4 miHigh Rd StoreLawson Close, Cumberland, CA28 9BDWalking directions to High Rd Store