Postcode CA28 9QX is located in a rural town, within the Kells and Sandwith ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Woodhouse (Millennium Green).
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.2% 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.
The average income per household in Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse is £41,696 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA28 9QX.
Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse near CA28 9QX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Corkickle | N/A | Walking directions to Corkickle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodhouse (Millennium Green) | Small | Walking directions to Woodhouse (Millennium Green) |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA28 9QX.
In the CA28 9QX postcode area, located within Mirehouse, Kells & Woodhouse, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA28 9QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 198 Meadow Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9JH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | Whinlatter Road, Cumberland, CA28 8DJ | 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.
Elected local representatives for CA28 9QX, 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 9QX records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9QX 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 5 schools close to CA28 9QX, including Valley Primary School and Nursery (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA28 9QX is Corkickle, about 1,484 m away.
CA28 9QX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 451 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 9QX 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.