Prospect View Distington, Cumberland
17 addresses across 1 postcode (CA14), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9200919.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £140,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 9, E: 2, G: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harrington, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Distington Surgery, about 280 m away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £140,000 | £130,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £157,950 | £157,950 | £157,950 |
| 2020 | 3 | £139,950 | £130,000 | £152,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £141,000 | £141,000 | £141,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2023 | 1 CA14 5XN | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 15 CA14 5XN | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 6 CA14 5XN | Detached | £157,950 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 12 CA14 5XN | Detached | £152,500 | |
| 23 Sep 2020 | 14 CA14 5XN | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2020 | 5 CA14 5XN | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 2 Aug 2019 | 11 CA14 5XN | Semi-detached | £139,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2014 | 13 CA14 5XN | Detached | £141,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2013 | 3 CA14 5XN | Detached | £116,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2012 | 8 CA14 5XN | Detached | £169,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2010 | 2 CA14 5XN | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2008 | 9 CA14 5XN | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2004 | 11 CA14 5XN | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2002 | 11 CA14 5XN | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 2 CA14 5XN | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 22 Nov 1996 | 8 CA14 5XN | Detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (13). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
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
- 19 August 2026 to 21 August 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 63 m and 70 m above sea level (68 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA14 5XN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harrington 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Parton 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Whitehaven 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Prospect Works Distington | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station (W) Workington | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Joseph Noble Road GeniePoint | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK | 121 km (75 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Distington Surgery | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | Harrington Pharmacy | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Kerrypark Dental Practice | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Workington Community Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cumbria Constabulary - Whitehaven Police Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Distington, Distington Cashzone | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 4,700 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,390 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hayes Castle, a scheduled monument, 620 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes Castle | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hallcat Gill | Valley | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Dyon Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Copperas Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Micklam Point | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Providence Bay | Bay | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 17 |
9 of the street's 17 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distington Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lakes College - West Cumbria | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleatham Farm Meats CA14 5XJ | Distributors/Transporters | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Distington Community and Amateur Spo CA14 5XG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Anthonys Chippy CA14 5UJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barngill Place (7); On or near Prospect View (2); On or near Main Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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 5XN: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Beck Green · Beck Green · Main Street · Hinnings Road · Barngill Place · Coronation Crescent · Hawthorn Close · South View Road · Distington Park · West View Road · Main Street · East View 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.