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Area guide · Cumbria

Living in Whitehaven

A snapshot of life in Whitehaven, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Whitehaven is a town in Cumbria, North West with a population of 23,028. The average house price is £186,273.

Where Whitehaven ranks

Population

23,028

Avg House Price

£186,273

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

273 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,136

Median Age

46.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Whitehaven's detached homes (£298,640) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£117,179).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Whitehaven prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£147,693 → £186,273).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£298,640	£285,000	98
Semi-Detached	£166,125	£160,548	211
Terraced	£125,175	£118,750	117
Flat	£117,179	£105,000	35

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Whitehaven is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	13
Primary	11
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bransty Primary School	Primary	Good
Hensingham Primary School	Primary	Good
Jericho Primary School	Primary	Good
Kells Infant School	Primary	No rating available
Monkwray Junior School	Primary	Good
St Begh's Catholic Junior School	Primary	Good
St Benedict's Catholic High School	Secondary	No rating available
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School	Primary	Good
St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good
St James' CofE Junior School	Primary	Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	No rating available
The Whitehaven Academy	Secondary	Good
Valley Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Whitehaven averages 273 Mbps — 173% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Whitehaven homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 50.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.3
% Rated C or Above	50.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,436

Demographics & Economy

Population	23,028
Median Age	46.6
Median Household Income	£31,136
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Whitehaven?

The average house price in Whitehaven is £186,273 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Whitehaven?

The most affordable entry point in Whitehaven is a flat, with an average price of £117,179.

How are the schools in Whitehaven?

Whitehaven has 13 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Whitehaven?

Average broadband download speeds in Whitehaven are around 273 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.6% of premises.

How big is Whitehaven?

Whitehaven is a settlement in Cumbria with a population of approximately 23,028.

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How does Whitehaven stack up against its neighbours?

Cleator Moor

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House price: £147,160 · £186,273
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 2.9 mi

Cockermouth

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House price: £266,064 · £186,273
Crime rate: 9.4 · N/A
Distance: 12.0 mi

Egremont

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House price: £170,810 · £186,273
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 4.6 mi

Maryport

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House price: £179,215 · £186,273
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.2 mi

Seaton (Cumberland)

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House price: £309,850 · £186,273
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 8.5 mi

Whitehaven

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House price: £186,273 · £167,445
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 6.6 mi

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