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CA28 8PF

Sneckyeat Road Industrial Estate

Mirehouse

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Detailed insights for CA28 8PF

Overview

Postcode CA28 8PF 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.6%

Approximately 22.6% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 8PF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
1,241.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.06(-14%)
Public order
7.8(-23%)
Other theft
6.07(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.07(-32%)
Other crime
2.6(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
99.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
22.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
17.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
15.74%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
34.78%
Owns outright
38
33.04%
Other social rented
14
12.17%
Social rents from council
12
10.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Total households: 115

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 8PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 2025108, Cambridge Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8PASemi-DetachedFreehold£126,000
17 Feb 202642, Sneckyeat Grove, Whitehaven, CA28 8PQTerracedFreehold£82,000
17 Feb 202642, Sneckyeat Grove, Whitehaven, CA28 8PQTerracedFreehold£82,000
02 May 202543, Sneckyeat Grove, Whitehaven, CA28 8PQTerracedFreehold£113,500
28 Nov 202524, Devon Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£108,000

Schools

In the CA28 8PF postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 8PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHensingham Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryThe Whitehaven AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryValley Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 8PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSparWilliamson's Lane, Cumberland, CA28 8TLWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miBewsher Off Licence18 Main Street, Hensingham, CA28 8PYWalking directions to Bewsher Off Licence

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 8PF, 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 003CE01019284
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 8PF

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

The area around CA28 8PF records about 56 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 8PF?

The median sale price around CA28 8PF 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 8PF?

There are 7 schools close to CA28 8PF, including Hensingham Primary School, The Whitehaven Academy (Good) and Valley Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA28 8PF?

CA28 8PF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.