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CA28 8AT

Calder Avenue

Mirehouse

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Detailed insights for CA28 8AT

Overview

Postcode CA28 8AT 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 0.2 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.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from CA28 8AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle near CA28 8AT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 8AT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Corkickle

N/A

Walking directions to Corkickle
0.9 mi

Whitehaven

N/A

Walking directions to Whitehaven

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA28 8AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt Beghs Priory Church ParkSmallWalking directions to St Beghs Priory Church Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
6,092.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.13(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.16(-54%)
Public order
3.33(-67%)
Other theft
0.83(-87%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
97.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.95%
Arab
2
0.63%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
23.39%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.77%
No qualifications
53
21.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
44.44%
Owns outright
45
35.71%
Other social rented
10
7.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.56%
Social rents from council
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202687, Calder Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 8ATTerracedFreehold£190,000
01 Dec 202557, Calder Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 8ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£70,000
10 Nov 2025Shangri-La, Foxhouses Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8AFDetachedFreehold£250,000
15 May 2025Shangri-La, Foxhouses Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8AFDetachedFreehold£176,000
19 Sept 2025113, Calder Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 8AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£107,500

Schools

In the CA28 8AT postcode area, located within Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 8AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Begh's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryJericho Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 8AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miBewsher Off Licence18 Main Street, Hensingham, CA28 8PYWalking directions to Bewsher Off Licence
0.5 miMorrisonsFlatt Walks, Whitehaven, CA28 7RWWalking directions to Morrisons

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 8AT, 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 002DE01019282
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 8AT

Is CA28 8AT (Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle) safe?

The area around CA28 8AT 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.

What is the average house price near CA28 8AT?

The median sale price around CA28 8AT 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 8AT?

There are 13 schools close to CA28 8AT, 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.

What is the nearest station to CA28 8AT?

The closest station to CA28 8AT is Corkickle, about 286 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA28 8AT?

CA28 8AT 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).

Who represents CA28 8AT (Whitehaven Harbour & Corkickle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 8AT is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Hawkins (Labour Party).

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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.