Property profile

1 Countess Road

Map showing 1, Countess Road, Whitehaven

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£240,000

Semi-Detached sold in Bransty

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 sold18 Jul 2008
£158,000Change since last sale: +£84,000 (+53%)
Annualised change
+2.4% per yearCumberland annualised change (semi-detached) since 2008: +1.8% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £206 per sq ft
£128 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£78 per sq ft (−38%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Bransty
£189,000Estimate vs local median: +£53,000 (+28%)
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 period1950-1966
Floor area176 m² / 1,894 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection05 Sept 2017

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 Jul 2008£158,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bransty

Median price: £189,000
Price per sq ft: £188
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £131K – £258K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Bransty area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bransty over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£290,000£243
Semi-Detached30£189,000£206
Terraced26£155,000£132
Flats5£67,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bransty

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bransty.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236,000£60,000£138,000£90,975
2017£206,250£72,500£138,000£113,750
2018£209,000£65,000£148,000£98,000
2019£212,000£95,750£131,500£88,500
2020£223,000£70,000£155,000£94,500
2021£227,500£76,750£167,250£107,500
2022£247,475£110,000£172,500£110,475
2023£251,500£77,000£169,975£105,500
2024£250,000£140,500£165,000£129,998
2025£256,000£65,000£175,000£142,350
2026£297,000£68,000£211,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bransty.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bransty.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£82£136£95
2017£172£113£150£108
2018£169£112£154£94
2019£199£139£165£96
2020£204£84£144£96
2021£187£118£173£111
2022£212£157£179£121
2023£240£92£177£142
2024£257£153£194£122
2025£247£113£196£115
2026£243£104£216£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bransty.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bransty in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 6BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 6BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 20257, Countess Road, Whitehaven, CA28 6BSTerracedFreehold£140,000
03 Oct 20251, The Green, Whitehaven, CA28 6BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£72,000
16 May 202544, The Green, Whitehaven, CA28 6BPTerracedFreehold£87,500
15 Jul 20266, Brayton Terrace, Whitehaven, CA28 6BTTerracedFreehold£125,500
12 Feb 20261, Brayton Terrace, Whitehaven, CA28 6BTTerracedFreehold£170,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1A, Countess Road, WhitehavenLeasehold100 m²£70,000 (2011)
1B, Countess Road, WhitehavenLeasehold106 m²£70,000 (2014)
1C Countess Road, WhitehavenFreehold99 m²£95,000 (2025)
4, Countess Road, Whitehaven-87 m²-
5, Countess Road, Whitehaven-82 m²-
6 Countess Road, Whitehaven-80 m²-
7 Countess Road, WhitehavenFreehold107 m²£140,000 (2025)
8, Countess Road, WhitehavenFreehold101 m²£120,000 (2016)
10 Countess Road, Whitehaven-81 m²-
12, Countess Road, WhitehavenFreehold77 m²£112,000 (2022)

Area insights for CA28 6BS

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Overview

Postcode CA28 6BS is located in an urban city, within the Bransty area of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year. The median sale price in Bransty is £189,000 (around £188 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £131,375 and £257,500. The nearest station is Whitehaven, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,630 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from CA28 6BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 6BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whitehaven located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 6BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Whitehaven

N/A

Walking directions to Whitehaven
0.9 mi

Corkickle

N/A

Walking directions to Corkickle

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
2,756.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.89(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.13(-65%)
Other crime
1.25(-50%)
Other theft
0.63(-90%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
94.55%
Other White
9
2.88%
Bangladeshi
8
2.56%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
24.02%
No qualifications
59
23.23%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.2%
Apprenticeship
29
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
52.99%
Owns with a mortgage
33
28.21%
Social rents from council
9
7.69%
Other social rented
8
6.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Schools

In the CA28 6BS postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 4 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 6BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.2 miPrimarySt James' CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.3 miPrimaryBransty Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA28 6BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 6BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoBransty Row, Whitehaven, CA28 7XYWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miTescoCumberland, CA28 7XEWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miEuro Star Mini MarketCumberland, CA28 7EHWalking directions to Euro Star Mini Market
0.4 miTech World Mini MartCumberland, CA28 7ENWalking directions to Tech World Mini Mart
0.4 miPremierScotch Street, Cumberland, CA28 7NSWalking directions to Premier