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CA28 9EE

Hill Top Road

Kells and Sandwith

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Detailed insights for CA28 9EE

Overview

Postcode CA28 9EE 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 Corkickle, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a low crime rate, with approximately 34 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £41,696 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 9EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse near CA28 9EE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 9EE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Corkickle

N/A

Walking directions to Corkickle

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
3,177.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.79(-44%)
Public order
6.62(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.78(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.84(-68%)
Drugs
0.95(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
97.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
25.93%
No qualifications
57
23.46%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
56%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.6%
Other social rented
4
3.2%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Kells and Sandwith

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £245K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kells and Sandwith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£290,000£222
Semi-Detached62£185,000£199
Flats17£135,000£163
Terraced38£116,500£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kells and Sandwith

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kells and Sandwith.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kells and Sandwith.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kells and Sandwith.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kells and Sandwith.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kells and Sandwith in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 9EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 9EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Feb 202633, Hill Top Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9EESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
02 Apr 20269, Monkwray Villas, Whitehaven, CA28 9DXDetachedFreehold£231,000
10 Feb 202641, Central Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9EGTerracedFreehold£85,000
17 Nov 202542, Central Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9EGTerracedFreehold£110,000
28 Nov 202524, College View, Whitehaven, CA28 9PJDetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the CA28 9EE postcode area, located within Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 9EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMonkwray Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKells Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 9EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 9EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHigh Rd StoreLawson Close, Cumberland, CA28 9BDWalking directions to High Rd Store
0.2 miMorrisons DailyLakeland Avenue, Cumberland, CA28 9PRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAsdaPreston Street, Whitehaven, CA28 9DLWalking directions to Asda

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 9EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Louise Williamson

Kells and Sandwith - 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
WardKells and SandwithE05014197
ParishWhitehavenE04012422
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mirehouse, Kells & WoodhouseE02004004
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Copeland 005BE01019292
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 9EE

Is CA28 9EE (Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse) safe?

The area around CA28 9EE 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.

What is the average house price near CA28 9EE?

The median sale price around CA28 9EE in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £177,500 (about £187 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA28 9EE?

There are 5 schools close to CA28 9EE, including Monkwray Junior School (Good), Kells Infant School (Outstanding) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA28 9EE?

The closest station to CA28 9EE is Corkickle, about 896 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA28 9EE?

CA28 9EE 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).

Who represents CA28 9EE (Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 9EE is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emma Louise Williamson (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.