Firth Drive St Bees, Cumberland
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (CA27), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9200261.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 8).
- 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 C; Band D in Cumberland costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 3.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fellview Healthcare, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £130,000 | £97,500 | £162,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £231,000 | £231,000 | £231,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £127,250 | £100,000 | £154,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2024 | 9 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 May 2022 | 11 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 6 CA27 0EY | Detached | £300,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 May 2019 | 12 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jun 2017 | 6 CA27 0EY | Detached | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2015 | 7 CA27 0EY | Detached | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Feb 2014 | 6 CA27 0EY | Detached | £242,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 10 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Mar 2009 | 3 CA27 0EY | Detached | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2008 | 15 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £97,500 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Apr 2008 | 10 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £162,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 6 CA27 0EY | Detached | £231,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Nov 2005 | 9 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £154,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Aug 2005 | 12 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 May 2004 | 10 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2003 | 11 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 May 2003 | 9 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 May 2002 | 3 CA27 0EY | Detached | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 May 2002 | 3 CA27 0EY | Detached | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 May 2002 | 10 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 1998 | 9 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £43,500 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Aug 1998 | 10 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £49,750 | Leasehold. |
| 8 May 1998 | 6 CA27 0EY | Detached | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Sep 1997 | 7 CA27 0EY | Detached | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jan 1996 | 13 CA27 0EY | Semi-detached | £38,750 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1976-1982 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
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 C (25% of about 840 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Outbuildings Seacote Hotel: up to 8 homes, permissioned (170 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 12 m and 15 m above sea level (14 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA27 0EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA27 0EZ | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St Bees 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Nethertown 1,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Corkickle 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beach car park St Bees | 100 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK | 128 km (80 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Fellview Healthcare | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Mirehouse Pharmacy | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 Market Place [Dental Practice] | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Hospital | West Cumberland Hospital | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Cumbria Constabulary - Whitehaven Police Station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Whitehaven Meadow Road Cashzone | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,840 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,600 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Adams Recreation Ground 4.2 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,860 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wall, to West of Priory Church Nave, Incorporating Medieval Cross and Lintel, a listed building (Grade I), 710 m (0.4 miles) east. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wall, to West of Priory Church Nave, Incorporating Medieval Cross and Lintel | Listed building, Grade I | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Cross in Churchyard to North of Priory Church Nave | Listed building, Grade I | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Church of St Mary and St Bega | Listed building, Grade I | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| St Bees Priory, former chancel to Priory Church of St Mary and St Bega (Old College Hall) | Listed building, Grade I | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Bees Beach | Beach | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Hannah Moor | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Abbey Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| St Bees Head | Headland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Ivy Tarn | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Bellhouse Gill | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 3.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cumberland: see them on the Cumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bees Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seacote Hotel CA27 0ES | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Beach Road Bakehouse CA27 0ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| St Bees Golf Club CA27 0EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Seacote Gardens (11); On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Firth Drive (3); On or near Priory Road (1); On or near Abbotts Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Priory Road · Solway Rise · Richmond Crescent · Abbotts Way · Beach Road · Seacote Gardens · Bay View · Peck Mill
All the streets in CA27 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.