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 miles11.1 km
- Whitehaven 0.6 miles1 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitehaven Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Weddicar Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Galemire Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Bransty Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Moor Row Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Egremont North and St. Bees Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Moresby Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Bigrigg Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cleator Moor Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
Example postcodes in Mirehouse
CA28 8BJ, CA28 8BZ, CA28 8EP, CA28 7TS, CA28 8QD, CA28 8EZ, CA28 8LQ, CA28 8BA, CA28 8BQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 78.5 miles126.4 km
- Newcastle International Airport 82.6 miles133 km
- Corkickle Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Whitehaven Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Mirehouse Ad
- Chase Hotel 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Seacote Hotel 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The White Mare 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Kellbank 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Gosforth Hall Inn 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Hall Park Hotel 7.6 miles12.3 km
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 miles2.2 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Winscales Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Borough Park Stadium 8 miles12.9 km
- Calder Hall Estate 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16.3 miles26.2 km