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CA28 9PX

Buttermere Avenue

Kells and Sandwith

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Detailed insights for CA28 9PX

Overview

Postcode CA28 9PX 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 very low crime levels, with around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Woodhouse (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.9%
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 8,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 9PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse near CA28 9PX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA28 9PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Corkickle

N/A

Walking directions to Corkickle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA28 9PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWoodhouse (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Woodhouse (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
6,165.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.95(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.33(-85%)
Other theft
1.33(-80%)
Public order
1.33(-87%)
Vehicle crime
1.33(-78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
93.12%
Other White
9
3.64%
Chinese
3
1.21%
Other Asian
2
0.81%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.81%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
24.88%
Level 3 (A level)
47
22.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
45.69%
Owns outright
45
38.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.21%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.45%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 9PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 9PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 20254, Grasmere Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 9QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£87,000
30 Jan 202658, Lakeland Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 9PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£117,500
05 Sept 202541, Lakeland Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 9PYTerracedFreehold£89,995
24 Nov 20258, Snaefell Terrace, Whitehaven, CA28 9QFTerracedFreehold£160,000
14 Jul 20257, Snaefell Terrace, Whitehaven, CA28 9QFTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the CA28 9PX postcode area, located within Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA28 9PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKells Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryMonkwray Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 9PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA28 9PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyLakeland Avenue, Cumberland, CA28 9PRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miHigh Rd StoreLawson Close, Cumberland, CA28 9BDWalking directions to High Rd Store

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 9PX, 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 005GE01019302
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA28 9PX

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

The area around CA28 9PX records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 9PX?

The median sale price around CA28 9PX 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 9PX?

There are 6 schools close to CA28 9PX, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Kells Infant School (Outstanding) and Monkwray Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA28 9PX?

The closest station to CA28 9PX is Corkickle, about 1,457 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA28 9PX?

CA28 9PX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,323 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA28 9PX 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.