Whitehaven (CA28) in Cumbria presents a notable divergence between price and rental metrics. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%, whilst rental growth has outpaced this significantly at 5.5% annually. The district scores 62.8 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally and indicating strong underlying market fundamentals. Currently classified as being in the latent stage of gentrification, the area demonstrates characteristics that investors and buyers monitor for potential development. The rental-to-price dynamic suggests that yield-focused investors may find this market of particular interest, though broader economic conditions and local employment patterns merit consideration.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
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What's changing in Whitehaven · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 3.9 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by safety.
Whitehaven (CA28) common questions
Is Whitehaven up and coming?
Whitehaven (CA28) has a trajectory score of 59/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 10% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Whitehaven safe?
Whitehaven has a safety score of 70/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Whitehaven?
The average property price in Whitehaven (CA28) is £177k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Whitehaven?
The median monthly rent in Whitehaven (CA28) is £650 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Whitehaven?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Moor Row (CA24), Cleator Moor (CA25), St Bees (CA27), Frizington (CA26), Cleator (CA23). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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