Postcode CA28 8QS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.1 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a moderate 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.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from CA28 8QS.
Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank near CA28 8QS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
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 8QS postcode area, located within Hensingham, Hillcrest & Aikbank, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 8QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bewsher Off Licence | 18 Main Street, Hensingham, CA28 8PY | Walking directions to Bewsher Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Williamson's Lane, Cumberland, CA28 8TL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 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.