Common Side Common End, Cumberland
41 addresses across 1 postcode (CA14), about 420 m long. USRN 9203506.
- Sales: 42 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £249,500 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 3, D: 11, E: 5, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cumberland costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parton, about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 460 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Distington Surgery, about 880 m away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £249,500 | £217,300 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | £218,500 | £160,000 | £360,080 |
| 2022 | 2 | £295,000 | £140,000 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £212,500 | £170,000 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £202,500 | £175,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £179,950 | £179,950 | £179,950 |
| 2017 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £176,250 | £122,500 | £230,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £180,000 | £125,000 | £385,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | THE ORCHARD CA14 4PU | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2025 | 28 CA14 4PU | Detached | £217,300 | |
| 7 Feb 2025 | 17 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £249,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2023 | 13 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2023 | 5 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2023 | ROBINVALE CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2023 | 31 CA14 4PU | Detached | £360,080 | |
| 4 Nov 2022 | 7 CA14 4PU | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 10 May 2022 | 29 CA14 4PU | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 27 CA14 4PU | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2021 | 20 CA14 4PU | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2020 | 29 CA14 4PU | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 3 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2019 | 1 CA14 4PU | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2018 | 6 CA14 4PU | Detached | £179,950 | |
| 1 Feb 2017 | BROOKLEA, 18 CA14 4PU | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 12 CA14 4PU | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2015 | 14 CA14 4PU | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 23 CA14 4PU | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2014 | DOVEDALE CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £122,500 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 2013 | 13 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2013 | ROBINVALE CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 29 CA14 4PU | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2013 | 18A CA14 4PU | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | 21 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 18 May 2007 | 33 CA14 4PU | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 11 May 2006 | 23 CA14 4PU | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 11 Jun 2004 | 13 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2004 | 21 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2004 | 28 CA14 4PU | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2004 | 26 CA14 4PU | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 7 Apr 2003 | 3 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 21 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 1 May 2002 | 23 CA14 4PU | Detached | £50,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2001 | 25 CA14 4PU | Detached | £86,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2001 | 1 CA14 4PU | Detached | £79,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2000 | 17 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 31 Jan 1999 | 11 CA14 4PU | Detached | £34,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1998 | 28 CA14 4PU | Detached | £55,000 | |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 26 CA14 4PU | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 17 Jun 1997 | 21 CA14 4PU | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 27 Sep 1995 | 1 CA14 4PU | Detached | £58,500 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1967-1975 (5); before 1900 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (20).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,511 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,674 | £1,953 | £2,232 | £2,511 | £3,069 | £3,627 | £4,186 | £5,023 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (38% of about 1,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 September 2026: Fibrus Networks GB Ltd, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the footway (minor works)
- 7 September 2026: Cumberland Council, Works for road purposes, give and take, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 19 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: Fibrus Networks GB Ltd, Utility asset works, two-way signals, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 65 m and 96 m above sea level (79 m on average); the ground rises about 31 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA14 4PU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parton 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km |
| Harrington 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km | |
| Whitehaven 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 6 within 800 m; nearest The Castle Distington | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station (W) Workington | 6.3 km |
| EV charging points | Joseph Noble Road GeniePoint | 3.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK | 121.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Distington Surgery | 880 m |
| Pharmacies | Harrington Pharmacy | 3.3 km |
| NHS dentists | Kerrypark Dental Practice | 5.1 km |
| Hospital | Workington Community Hospital | 6.2 km |
| Police station | Cumbria Constabulary - Whitehaven Police Station | 5.3 km |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Distington, Distington Cashzone | 1.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest The Green 4,700 m² | 460 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 630 m² | 1.2 km |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 810 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,390 m² | 1.5 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hayes Castle, a scheduled monument, 470 m west. 4 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes Castle | Scheduled monument | 470 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hallcat Gill | Valley | 1.1 km north-west |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 1.5 km south |
| Dyon Wood | Wood | 1.8 km east |
| Moresby Wood | Wood | 2.3 km south-west |
| Micklam Point | Wetland | 2.9 km west |
| Providence Bay | Bay | 3.1 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 41 |
30 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distington Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Beck Warren CA14 5YB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Hayescastle Farm CA14 5YB | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2008 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Main Street (6); On or near Belle Vue Crescent (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CA14 4PU: 41 addresses of 44 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Belle Vue Crescent · Main Street · Main Street · Main Street · Main Street · Hayescastle Road
All the streets in CA14 and across Cumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.