Despite being away from the iconic Lake District, which welcomes up to 19 million visitors each year, this pretty seaside town actually boasts an incredibly low average real estate price. Living on the coast may be an affordable dream for many, but this town in Cambria is plagued by this trend and is said to have “a thud of potential.”
Cumbria's White Haven was once one of the largest ports in the country and home to an impressive array of Georgian architecture, only adding to the charm of the coastal town. In fact, something like the Whitehaven grid is believed to be used by historians as a template when New York was extended. Currently, the average property price in Whitehaven is around £170,350, based on data from last year.
According to recent RightMove data, semi-detached properties average around £170,917, while the incremental properties cost £121,165 and the isolated property £278,550. According to Zoopla, all of these prices are well below the current UK average of £268,400.
In a previous discussion with the Express, many visitors said locals who love their hometown. Hurry and miss a visit to the lake. Just 12 miles away.
Brian Pattinson, 76, at the time, said, “The nearest lake is 15 minutes away. They (tourists) tend to stay there and don't explore this part of the world.
“It's a hidden gem. (But) a lot of people stay with us three or four nights. The first thing they do is get in a car and go to the central lake.”
Meanwhile, Sarah Ray, 33, was from Birmingham to Whitehaven, running a bar called Harbormaster with her husband Sean Ray. She said.
The White Haven Coast is where you can find many wildlife, including picturesque coastal walks, wildflower meadows, and plump and guilemoths that nest on cliffs protected by RSPB. Whitehaven itself has small sand and pebbles beaches, offering a coastal stroll to the iconic St Beads Head, the westernmost point in Cumbria.
For those looking for a bit of history, the town's museums – Beacon Museum and the tale of rum – tell the town's history with the story of both Whitehaven and the Cambrian coast and rum trade. St. Nicholas Church on Low Street was actually a resting place in Mildred Warner Washington, and died in 1701 shortly after marrying George Gale, a town-based tobacco importer.
Whitehaven also has a vibrant array of restaurants and cafes with a burgeoning foodie scene.
Whitehaven can be reached by car on the A595. Several bus services serve Whitehaven from nearby destinations, such as Workington and Maryport. Whitehaven is also located on the Cambria coastline, where you can easily reach by train.
