Postcode CA28 8DX is located in an urban city, within the Mirehouse ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 nearest station is Corkickle, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.0% 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.
The average income per household in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £41,696 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from CA28 8DX.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse near CA28 8DX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8DX.
In the CA28 8DX postcode area, located within Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Whinlatter Road, Cumberland, CA28 8DJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 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 8DX, 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 8DX records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around CA28 8DX in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £139,975 (about £146 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CA28 8DX, including St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (Good), Hensingham Primary School and Jericho Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA28 8DX is Corkickle, about 691 m away.
CA28 8DX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,257 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 8DX 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.