Postcode CA28 8AH 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 very low crime levels, with around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Beghs Priory Church Park.
Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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.
The average income per household in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £39,319 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 8AH.
Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle near CA28 8AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Corkickle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Beghs Priory Church Park | Small | Walking directions to St Beghs Priory Church Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £280,500 | £184 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £129,000 | £144 |
| Terraced | 14 | £117,500 | £127 |
| Flats | 1 | £93,000 | £160 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8AH.
In the CA28 8AH postcode area, located within Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Whinlatter Road, Cumberland, CA28 8DJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Bewsher Off Licence | 18 Main Street, Hensingham, CA28 8PY | Walking directions to Bewsher Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA28 8AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Hawkins
Mirehouse - Elected 5 May 2022
Josh MacAlister
Whitehaven and Workington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA28 8AH records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around CA28 8AH in Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle is £139,975 (about £146 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CA28 8AH, including St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (Good), St Begh's Catholic Junior School (Good) and Jericho Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA28 8AH is Corkickle, about 482 m away.
CA28 8AH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,661 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 8AH is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Hawkins (Labour Party).
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.