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About

Botcherby is a residential suburb located directly east of Carlisle city centre, across the River Eden. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes, with some modern infill developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads that channel traffic towards the city, creating a functional and settled neighbourhood atmosphere. Local shopping needs are met by a small parade of shops on Eastern Way.

The ward contains significant green space, including Rickerby Park which stretches along the riverbank. This park is the site of the annual Carlisle fireworks display. The area is also home to the city's main cemetery and crematorium, providing a large, quiet expanse of landscaped ground. Botcherby's community facilities include several schools and sports clubs, serving its long-established population.

Area overview

On average Botcherby has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Botcherby is £39,680 per year. There are 2 schools in Botcherby: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Botcherby is home to around 6,592 people, with a population density of about 2,257.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Botcherby Population
6,592
Population density
2,257.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
101.64(+172%)
Shoplifting
21.54(+273%)
Public order
21.09(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.48(+14%)
Drugs
18.05(+363%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,720
86.84%
Other White
538
8.17%
African
44
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.55%
Irish
33
0.5%
Total population: 6,587

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,268
24.09%
No qualifications
1,143
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
943
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
777
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
620
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 5,264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
899
30.99%
Owns with a mortgage
841
28.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
461
15.89%
Other social rented
448
15.44%
Social rents from council
149
5.14%
Total households: 2,901

Property prices in Botcherby

Median price£147,000
Price per sq ft£149
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £205K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Botcherby area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Botcherby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£315,000£216
Semi-Detached33£170,000£186
Terraced62£136,500£143
Flats7£95,000£129

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Botcherby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botcherby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£55,500£109,000£76,000
2017£169,000£60,250£116,000£105,000
2018£173,000£59,000£114,500£111,000
2019£195,350£63,000£139,250£105,000
2020£241,331£66,000£123,750£118,000
2021£259,995£75,000£145,000£125,000
2022£264,995£117,500£127,000£147,500
2023£279,998£72,000£142,500£115,250
2024£275,000£90,000£157,500£125,000
2025£270,500£92,500£160,000£139,975
2026£332,500£90,000£177,500£144,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botcherby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Botcherby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£123£72£149£65
2017£152£81£124£98
2018£163£94£129£110
2019£184£93£146£100
2020£192£105£143£105
2021£193£111£152£115
2022£205£135£162£140
2023£214£112£167£125
2024£219£135£176£124
2025£214£126£186£140
2026£224£129£135£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Botcherby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Botcherby in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.