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CA28 7TU

Mirehouse

Cumberland

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Overview

Postcode CA28 7TU is located in an urban city, within the Mirehouse ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £39,319 per year. The nearest station is Corkickle, about 0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Beghs Priory Church Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £39,319 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 7TU.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle near CA28 7TU 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 7TU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 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 7TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSt Beghs Priory Church ParkSmallWalking directions to St Beghs Priory Church Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
1,550.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.25(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.62(+59%)
Public order
16.99(+68%)
Shoplifting
16.1(+179%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.73(+19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
94.98%
Pakistani
5
1.67%
Other White
5
1.67%
Indian
1
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
26.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
21.92%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.54%
Apprenticeship
28
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
49.03%
Owns with a mortgage
26
16.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.55%
Other social rented
14
9.03%
Social rents from council
11
7.1%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Mirehouse

Median price£139,975
Price per sq ft£146
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £193K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £139,975 (about £146 per square foot) in Mirehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mirehouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£280,500£184
Semi-Detached38£129,000£144
Terraced14£117,500£127
Flats1£93,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mirehouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirehouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,250£92,475£80,000£78,000
2017£186,000£73,975£110,000£98,375
2018£225,000£92,500£104,250£82,000
2019£202,500£70,000£105,000£101,250
2020£203,250£170,000£98,000£107,500
2021£255,000£87,500£120,000£109,500
2022£300,000£93,500£118,000£115,000
2023£223,458£85,500£115,000£119,000
2024£245,250£132,750£110,000
2025£304,975£129,000£113,500
2026£280,500£93,000£147,500£82,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirehouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mirehouse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120£154£85£94
2017£144£131£111£113
2018£146£161£106£97
2019£139£120£107£93
2020£138£165£98£111
2021£179£151£125£113
2022£180£161£131£120
2023£191£148£131£106
2024£186£140£128
2025£201£143£124
2026£206£160£156£82
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mirehouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 7TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 7TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Sept 20252, Station Terrace, Whitehaven, CA28 7TQTerracedFreehold£178,000
24 Oct 202543, The Gardens, Whitehaven, CA28 7TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£100,000
06 Nov 20253, Victoria Terrace, Whitehaven, CA28 8ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
21 Mar 2025Flat C, Garlieston House, Garlieston Court, Whitehaven, CA28 8BJFlatsLeasehold£175,000
14 Nov 202513, Corkickle, Whitehaven, CA28 8AATerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the CA28 7TU postcode area, located within Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 7TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Begh's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMonkwray Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 7TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 7TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsFlatt Walks, Whitehaven, CA28 7RWWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miAsdaPreston Street, Whitehaven, CA28 9DLWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miIcelandPreston Street, Cumberland, CA28 9DLWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miAldiPreston Street, Cumberland, CA28 9DLWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miLowther Street StoreLowther Street, Cumberland, CA28 7AHWalking directions to Lowther Street Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA28 7TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Hawkins

Mirehouse - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Josh MacAlister

Whitehaven and Workington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyWhitehaven and WorkingtonE14001583
WardMirehouseE05014204
ParishWhitehavenE04012422
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitehaven Harbour & CorkickleE02004001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Copeland 002CE01019281
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced2007-05-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 7TU

Is CA28 7TU (Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle) safe?

The area around CA28 7TU records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CA28 7TU?

The median sale price around CA28 7TU in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £139,975 (about £146 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA28 7TU?

There are 10 schools close to CA28 7TU, including St Begh's Catholic Junior School (Good), St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (Good) and Monkwray Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA28 7TU?

The closest station to CA28 7TU is Corkickle, about 13 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA28 7TU?

CA28 7TU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,511 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA28 7TU (Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 7TU is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Hawkins (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.