Mirehouse
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.533, -3.572 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 98 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Mirehouse is a largely residential electoral ward on the eastern side of Whitehaven in the new unitary authority of Cumberland. Perched on the slopes above the town, it offers easy access to the coast and countryside and is a mix of post‑war council estates and private housing, with local shops, schools and community facilities serving a broadly working‑class population.
The area’s character has been shaped by Whitehaven’s long industrial history - coal mining and the port left a clear mark on local identity - while today many residents commute to nearby employers including the nuclear and energy sites further down the coast. Community groups and regeneration projects have been active in recent years, and the ward benefits from proximity to the Cumbrian coast and walking routes along the Irish Sea, giving a strong sense of place despite economic challenges.
Postcode districts covering Mirehouse
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 6.9 miles
- Whitehaven 0.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whitehaven Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 0.6 miles
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 0.8 miles
- Weddicar Parish 1 mile
- Galemire Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bransty Ward 1.5 miles
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Moor Row Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Egremont North and St. Bees Ward 2.1 miles
- Moresby Parish 2.3 miles
- Bigrigg Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Cleator Moor Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Mirehouse
CA28 8QW, CA28 7TG, CA28 8DH, CA28 8JZ, CA28 8QJ, CA28 8AA, CA28 8NL, CA28 8AG, CA28 8BE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 78.5 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 82.6 miles
- Corkickle Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Whitehaven Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Mirehouse Ad
- Chase Hotel 0.7 miles
- Georgian House Hotel 4 1.2 miles
- Seacote Hotel 3.2 miles
- Moresby Hall Country House Hotel 4 2.8 miles
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Premier Inn Whitehaven 3 2.9 miles
- The Manor 3 miles
- Stanley Arms Hotel 7.3 miles
- The Hall Park Hotel 3 7.7 miles
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 6.6 miles
Schools in Mirehouse
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Primary
- Valley Primary School and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 1.4 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 3.3 miles
- Winscales Estate 6.5 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 8 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 8 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 8.5 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16.3 miles