Stamford Hill Howgate, Cumberland
26 addresses across 5 postcodes (CA28), about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) long. USRN 9203622.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £361,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 4, D: 1, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 85% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Parton, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Distington Surgery, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £361,500 | £361,500 | £361,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £225,000 | £190,000 | £260,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £156,500 | £140,000 | £173,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | LINWOOD CA28 6PU | Detached | £361,500 | |
| 4 Apr 2024 | MANX VIEW CA28 6PS | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2022 | MINERS WAY CA28 6PU | Semi-detached | £242,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2014 | STAMFORD HILL FARM CA28 6PS | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2013 | BECKSIDE CA28 6PS | Detached | £176,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2010 | SOLWAY GARTH CA28 6PS | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2010 | MINERS WAY CA28 6PU | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2009 | WEST WINDS CA28 6PS | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2009 | LINWOOD CA28 6PU | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 11 May 2007 | LINWOOD CA28 6PU | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2003 | WOODLANDS CA28 6PS | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2000 | LAURYAN CA28 6PS | Detached | £100,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 146 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (2); before 1900 (2); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (84% of about 1,350 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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA28 6PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CA28 6PU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CA28 6PT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA28 6PR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA28 6QS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 23 m and 56 m above sea level (44 m on average); the ground rises about 33 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA28 6PR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA28 6PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA28 6PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA28 6PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA28 6QS | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Parton 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Whitehaven 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Harrington 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Howgate | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station (W) Workington | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Senhouse St Car Park Whitehaven GeniePoint | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK | 121 km (75 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Distington Surgery | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Oasis Dental Care LTD. | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Hospital | West Cumberland Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cumbria Constabulary - Whitehaven Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Distington, Distington Cashzone | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,820 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,710 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,170 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moresby Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moresby Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Parton Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Hayes Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moresby Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Lowca Point | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Micklam Point | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Providence Bay | Bay | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Watch Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Hallcat Gill | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 26 |
5 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowca Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bridget's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowca Community Club CA28 6PT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Howgate Hotel CA28 6PL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 3 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (cumbria).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 3 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
- CA28 6PS: 18 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- CA28 6PU: 4 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- CA28 6PT: 2 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- CA28 6PR: 1 address
- CA28 6QS: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in CA28 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.