Postcode CA28 9AQ is located in an urban city, within the Kells and Sandwith ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 Whitehaven, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a low crime rate, with approximately 34 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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.
The average income per household in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £41,696 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 9AQ.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse near CA28 9AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitehaven located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Whitehaven | N/A | Walking directions to Whitehaven |
| 0.6 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £187 per square foot) in Kells and Sandwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £655,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £290,000 | £222 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £185,000 | £199 |
| Flats | 17 | £135,000 | £163 |
| Terraced | 38 | £116,500 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,450 | £84,000 | £137,500 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £279,950 | £116,950 | £141,000 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £260,950 | £85,000 | £114,975 | £83,000 |
| 2019 | £252,950 | £125,000 | £142,475 | £82,500 |
| 2020 | £264,950 | £129,000 | £163,225 | £76,288 |
| 2021 | £269,950 | £132,250 | £155,000 | £92,998 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £68,000 | £161,475 | £98,950 |
| 2023 | £264,950 | £130,000 | £166,250 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £264,975 | £77,500 | £185,000 | £115,000 |
| 2025 | £312,950 | £117,000 | £190,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £84,975 | £177,500 | £125,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £111 | £141 | £111 |
| 2017 | £185 | £160 | £155 | £103 |
| 2018 | £196 | £142 | £127 | £96 |
| 2019 | £197 | £132 | £151 | £103 |
| 2020 | £192 | £147 | £155 | £88 |
| 2021 | £194 | £179 | £165 | £110 |
| 2022 | £203 | £101 | £168 | £116 |
| 2023 | £211 | £173 | £177 | £136 |
| 2024 | £223 | £132 | £175 | £136 |
| 2025 | £225 | £163 | £190 | £125 |
| 2026 | £218 | £108 | £211 | £150 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 9AQ.
In the CA28 9AQ postcode area, located within Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 9AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ethens Mini Mart | James Street, Cumberland, CA28 7JB | Walking directions to Ethens Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Preston Street, Cumberland, CA28 9DL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Preston Street, Cumberland, CA28 9DL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Layo Cash & Carry | King Street, Cumberland, CA28 7JH | Walking directions to Layo Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Preston Street, Whitehaven, CA28 9DL | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
Elected local representatives for CA28 9AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Louise Williamson
Kells and Sandwith - Elected 5 May 2022
Josh MacAlister
Whitehaven and Workington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA28 9AQ records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around CA28 9AQ in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £177,500 (about £187 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CA28 9AQ, including St Begh's Catholic Junior School (Good), Monkwray Junior School (Good) and St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA28 9AQ is Whitehaven, about 987 m away.
CA28 9AQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,385 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 9AQ is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emma Louise Williamson (Labour Party).
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.