Mirehouse Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA28 8LW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	44.1%	49.3%	5.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	55.9%	50.7%	-5.2%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CA28 8LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27%	28.5%	1.5%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	56.9%	-8.1%	44.2%	12.7%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	4.4%	9.2%	4.8%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	2.9%	4.6%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.2%	56.8%	4.6%	48.4%	8.4%
Good health	34.8%	30.1%	-4.7%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	9.3%	11.6%	2.3%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around CA28 8LW this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.5%	9.2%	-8.3%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	10%	1.2%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	16.2%	-2.8%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	10.9%	6.9%	-4.0%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.7%	23.1%	3.4%	16.9%	6.2%
Degree or Similar	22.6%	33.8%	11.2%	33.8%	0.0%
Other	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.4%	99.3%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.9%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.1%	97.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Oceania	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	97.3%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.2%	37.2%	-16.0%
Christian	74%	46.2%	27.8%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Mirehouse Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mirehouse Road was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Egremont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Mirehouse Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Egremont and the 302nd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CA28 8LW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Mirehouse Road are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cumberland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mirehouse Road, Whitehaven, CA28 8LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA28 8LW

Average Price
£288,555

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£288,555

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mirehouse Road

Average Price
£130,059

Semi-Detached
£108,591

Terraced
£117,781

Detached
£292,607

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mirehouse Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Bank House Mirehouse Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2014-02-28	£292,607

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CA28 8LW

Employment

CA28 8LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	50
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Looking after home or family	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	19
Construction	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleator Moor Nursery School Ennerdale Road , Wath Brow CA25 5LW	2out of 4	4,166 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley Infant School and Nursery Whinlatter Road , CA28 8DA	- not rated	742 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Primary School and Nursery Whinlatter Road , CA28 8DA	3out of 4	742 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Junior School Whinlatter Road , Mirehouse CA28 8BD	- not rated	1,588 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hensingham Community Primary School Main Street , CA28 8QZ	- not rated	1,651 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hensingham Primary School Main Street , CA28 8QZ	3out of 4	1,651 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY	3out of 4	2,012 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , Hensingham CA28 8TY	- not rated	2,012 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitehaven School Cleator Moor Road , Hensingham CA28 8TY	- not rated	2,012 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic High School Red Lonning , Hensingham CA28 8UG	3out of 4	2,491 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ehenside Community School Towerson Street , CA23 3EL	- not rated	4,224 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ingwell School , CA24 3JZ	- not rated	1,028 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Campus Whitehaven , Red Lonning CA28 8UG	4out of 4	2,679 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
College House Flatt Walks , CA28 7RW	- not rated	2,836 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bees School , CA27 0DS	- not rated	3,953 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bees School Wood Lane , ST BEES CA27 0DS	- not rated	3,953 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Top of the Shops Cafe	Meadow Road, Whitehaven		511 yd
The Restaurant	West Cumberland Hospital, Homewood Road		874 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mirehouse Labour Social Club	Honister Road, Whitehaven		359 yd
St Benedicts RUFC	Newlands Avenue, Whitehaven		1,021 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Little Indian	61B Meadow Road, Whitehaven	511 yd
Ocean Treasures	61 Meadow Road, Whitehaven	511 yd
Cod & Co	65 Meadow Road, Whitehaven	511 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Valley Primary School And Nursery Whinlatter Road	grass pitches	745 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.