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CA28 8NE

Church Hill

Mirehouse

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Detailed insights for CA28 8NE

Overview

Postcode CA28 8NE 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year. The nearest station is Corkickle, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.6%

Approximately 13.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank is £51,514 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from CA28 8NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 8NE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 8NE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Corkickle

N/A

Walking directions to Corkickle

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
1,484.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.11(-17%)
Shoplifting
7.59(+31%)
Public order
7.59(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-41%)
Other theft
4.55(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
90.38%
African
10
4.18%
Pakistani
5
2.09%
Other White
5
2.09%
Other Asian
1
0.42%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
29.13%
Level 3 (A level)
43
20.87%
No qualifications
41
19.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
47.2%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.2%
Other social rented
12
9.6%
Social rents from council
5
4%
Total households: 125

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20258, Church Hill, Whitehaven, CA28 8NEDetachedFreehold£405,000
13 Feb 202510, Church Hill, Whitehaven, CA28 8NEDetachedFreehold£290,000
20 Oct 202510, Mariners Way, Whitehaven, CA28 8QGDetachedFreehold£420,000
03 Feb 202660, Westmorland Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000
25 Sept 202530, Westmorland Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£99,500

Schools

In the CA28 8NE postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 8NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHensingham Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryValley Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 8NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisaWhinlatter Road, Cumberland, CA28 8DJWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miBewsher Off Licence18 Main Street, Hensingham, CA28 8PYWalking directions to Bewsher Off Licence
0.5 miSparWilliamson's Lane, Cumberland, CA28 8TLWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miPremier63 Meadow Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8ERWalking directions to Premier

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 8NE, 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)Hensingham, Hillcrest & AikbankE02004002
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Copeland 003EE01019286
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 8NE

Is CA28 8NE (Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank) safe?

The area around CA28 8NE records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CA28 8NE?

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

What schools are near CA28 8NE?

There are 9 schools close to CA28 8NE, including Hensingham Primary School, Valley Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA28 8NE?

The closest station to CA28 8NE is Corkickle, about 1,264 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA28 8NE?

CA28 8NE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,764 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA28 8NE (Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank) in Parliament and on the local council?

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