Postcode CA28 9ER is located in an urban city, within the Kells and Sandwith area 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 median sale price in Kells and Sandwith is £165,000 (around £174 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,000 and £215,500. The nearest station is Corkickle, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Beghs Priory Church Park.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,292 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a low crime rate, with approximately 34 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 9ER.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse near CA28 9ER 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
| 0.9 mi | Whitehaven | N/A | Walking directions to Whitehaven |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Beghs Priory Church Park | Small | Walking directions to St Beghs Priory Church Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £174 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 | 26 | £285,000 | £220 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £176,500 | £193 |
| Flats | 12 | £118,750 | £172 |
| Terraced | 40 | £115,000 | £125 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,450 | £84,000 | £137,500 | £102,500 |
| 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 | £280,000 | £90,000 | £175,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178 | £111 | £141 | £106 |
| 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 | £168 | £193 | £125 |
| 2026 | £220 | £133 | £193 | £128 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 9ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 4, Ravenhill Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9EW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Brewers House, Old Arrowthwaite, Whitehaven, CA28 9EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 11, Old Arrowthwaite, Whitehaven, CA28 9EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 20, Central Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 3, Hunslet Place, Whitehaven, CA28 9BF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the CA28 9ER postcode area, located within Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA28 9ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Preston Street, Whitehaven, CA28 9DL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | High Rd Store | Lawson Close, Cumberland, CA28 9BD | Walking directions to High Rd Store |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Preston Street, Cumberland, CA28 9DL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Preston Street, Cumberland, CA28 9DL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Lakeland Avenue, Cumberland, CA28 9PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA28 9ER, 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 9ER 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 9ER in Kells and Sandwith is £165,000 (about £174 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CA28 9ER, including Monkwray Junior School (Good), Kells Infant School (Outstanding) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA28 9ER is Corkickle, about 863 m away.
CA28 9ER scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,292 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 9ER is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emma Louise Williamson (Labour Party).