Houses for sale in Whitehaven, Cumbria
House Prices in Whitehaven
Properties in Whitehaven have an average house price of £161k and had 1,523 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Whitehaven is an area in Cumbria with 12,813 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £655k.
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Neighbourhoods in Whitehaven
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Property price trends in Whitehaven
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Whitehaven sold for £174,026 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 14,154 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £146,682, that's a rise of roughly 18.6%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 14.9% since 2021, a gain of around £22,568 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £137,168, so the typical sold price has climbed about 26.9% since then, roughly 2.4% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 1.8%.
Frequently asked questions about Whitehaven
What is the average price for a property for sale in Whitehaven?
The average price for a property for sale in Whitehaven is £160,999. This amount is 28% lower than the average price in Cumbria. There are 2,767 property listings for sale in Whitehaven.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Whitehaven?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Whitehaven are Arlecdon at an average of £338,750, Distington, Lowca & Parton at an average of £233,750 and Whitehaven South at an average of £214,771.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Whitehaven?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Whitehaven are Mirehouse at an average of £116,778, Distington at an average of £124,988 and Hensingham at an average of £136,756.
Which train stations are available in or near Whitehaven?
Some of the train stations available in or near Whitehaven are Corkickle, Whitehaven and Parton.
Property Price Paid in Whitehaven by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £174,026 | 
4% |
224 Properties |
| 2025 | £166,858 |
4% |
469 Properties |
| 2024 | £160,655 |
9% |
445 Properties |
| 2023 | £146,682 | 
-5% |
385 Properties |
| 2022 | £153,746 |
1% |
509 Properties |
| 2021 | £151,458 |
3% |
622 Properties |
| 2020 | £146,361 |
1% |
487 Properties |
| 2019 | £144,258 |
2% |
487 Properties |
| 2018 | £141,117 |
-1% |
459 Properties |
| 2017 | £142,156 |
4% |
484 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Whitehaven
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £283,549.00 | 241 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £107,665.00 | 114 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £155,759.00 | 706 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £118,240.00 | 462 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Whitehaven
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