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CA28 8HQ

Bow Fell Road

Mirehouse

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Detailed insights for CA28 8HQ

Overview

Postcode CA28 8HQ 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 average crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.2%

Approximately 15.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £41,696 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 8HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse near CA28 8HQ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
313.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.65(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.76(-68%)
Public order
5.04(-50%)
Other crime
4.32(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
97.4%
Other White
7
2.27%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
24.21%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.89%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
46.21%
Owns with a mortgage
46
34.85%
Other social rented
13
9.85%
Social rents from council
7
5.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 20263, Bow Fell Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
27 Mar 202669, Honister Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
20 Feb 202623, Gable Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8HESemi-DetachedFreehold£127,000
13 Mar 202694, Kirkstone Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,500
25 Jul 202570, Kirkstone Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the CA28 8HQ postcode area, located within Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 8HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryValley Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 8HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier63 Meadow Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8ERWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miMorrisons Daily198 Meadow Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9JHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 8HQ, 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)Mirehouse, Kells & WoodhouseE02004004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Copeland 005EE01019296
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 8HQ

Is CA28 8HQ (Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse) safe?

The area around CA28 8HQ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near CA28 8HQ?

The median sale price around CA28 8HQ in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £139,975 (about £146 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA28 8HQ?

There is 1 school close to CA28 8HQ, including Valley Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA28 8HQ?

CA28 8HQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,060 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA28 8HQ (Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 8HQ 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.