Postcode CA28 8JT is located in an urban city, within the Mirehouse ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year. The nearest station is Corkickle located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from CA28 8JT.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 8JT 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 in Mirehouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £304,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £130,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £105,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mirehouse
In the CA28 8JT postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 63 Meadow Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8ER | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | Whinlatter Road, Cumberland, CA28 8DN | Walking directions to Nisa |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.