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About

Bothel and Wharrels is a predominantly rural ward in the northern part of Cumberland. The area is characterised by farmland and scattered settlements, with the village of Bothel serving as a central point. The landscape is shaped by the River Ellen, which flows through the parish. Economic activity is largely based on agriculture, with some local services supporting the community.

The ward includes several smaller hamlets and is traversed by the A596 road, providing a key transport link. The surrounding fells and open countryside define much of its character. A small stone bridge in Bothel, dating from the 18th century, crosses the river near the site of the old mill. This setting offers views towards the higher ground of the Lake District fells to the south.

Area overview

On average Bothel and Wharrels has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bothel and Wharrels is £44,315 per year. There are 7 schools in Bothel and Wharrels: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bothel and Wharrels is home to around 4,908 people, with a population density of about 12.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bothel and Wharrels Population
4,908
Population density
12.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.15(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-41%)
Other theft
4.48(-32%)
Burglary
2.85(-49%)
Public order
2.24(-78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,715
96.09%
Other White
102
2.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.29%
Irish
14
0.29%
Chinese
10
0.2%
Total population: 4,907

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,903
43.99%
Level 3 (A level)
669
15.46%
No qualifications
599
13.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
531
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
299
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 4,326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,272
57.37%
Owns with a mortgage
460
20.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
211
9.52%
Other social rented
122
5.5%
Other forms of private rent
113
5.1%
Total households: 2,217

Property prices in Bothel and Wharrels

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £488K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Bothel and Wharrels area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats1£440,000£273
Detached33£405,000£322
Semi-Detached9£390,000£231
Terraced22£230,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bothel and Wharrels

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£250,000£297,000£185,000
2017£377,000£280,000£157,000
2018£370,000£450,000£297,000£230,000
2019£422,500£280,000£249,950£197,500
2020£385,000£392,500£375,000£240,000
2021£415,000£807,000£340,000£295,500
2022£492,500£374,750£342,500£322,500
2023£482,500£295,000£337,500£270,000
2024£380,000£277,500£233,000£230,000
2025£485,000£440,000£445,000£260,000
2026£390,000£145,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£258£274£185
2017£242£267£140
2018£248£286£265£193
2019£255£283£264£205
2020£254£344£306£177
2021£305£250£326£245
2022£267£511£276£297
2023£339£721£265£290
2024£302£418£262£229
2025£374£273£270£205
2026£276£181£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bothel and Wharrels in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bothel and Wharrels

Is Bothel and Wharrels safe?

Bothel and Wharrels records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bothel and Wharrels?

The median sale price in Bothel and Wharrels is £335,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bothel and Wharrels?

Bothel and Wharrels has 7 primary schools (7 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bothel and Wharrels?

Bothel and Wharrels scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bothel and Wharrels sits around rank 18,312 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bothel and Wharrels?

The average household income in Bothel and Wharrels is around £44,315 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bothel and Wharrels?

Bothel and Wharrels is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jill Perry (Green Party).

All postcodes in Bothel and Wharrels

CA71HJ

Water Bank

CA139XL

Station Terrace

CA139UX

Bothel and Wharrels

CA71JT

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72DS

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130RA

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125TZ

Lake Road

CA71HX

High Mains

CA72DH

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125RF

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139YA

Embleton Cottages

CA139SR

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72BU

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139UJ

Yew Tree View

CA139UU

Bothel and Wharrels

CA71EH

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125RW

Barf Cottages

CA71EZ

Bankthorn

CA71HW

Fellside Court

CA130RE

Mirk Lane

CA139UQ

Midtown Cottages

CA139UP

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130ST

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124QR

The Green

CA73QX

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72HB

Solway View

CA73QP

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72JP

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72HN

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125UE

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125TJ

Scotgate Bungalows

CA139SU

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125RT

How Lane

CA139XJ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124RD

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139YD

Bothel and Wharrels

CA73QU

High Road

CA139UG

Park View Cottages

CA71LB

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124PL

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72BH

Arkleby Road

CA130QA

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124RG

Low Kiln Court

CA125TY

Bothel and Wharrels

CA71ER

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139SX

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124RA

Penrith Road

CA71HH

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125SP

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130QE

Threapland Park

CA72JA

Park Road

CA125TG

Whinlatter Pass

CA125RP

Low Portinscale

CA71HA

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124QE

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139YR

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139TS

Lorton Road

CA139UN

Church Lane

CA73RD

Red Terrace

CA139SG

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139ST

Irton Cottages

CA130SR

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124RJ

The Rake

CA124QP

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72BX

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130RS

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139UR

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124QX

Eskin Street

CA71JU

Cockbridge Cottages

CA125TS

Bothel and Wharrels

CA71HB

Water Bank

CA124QY

Bothel and Wharrels

CA71EF

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139SL

How Dyke Cottages

CA72EH

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125RN

High Portinscale

CA73QR

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124PP

Bothel and Wharrels

CA73RW

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124QS

The Orchard

CA139UD

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72DF

Croft View

CA71ES

Sun Croft

CA72EU

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72HG

The Muslins

CA72JR

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72BQ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130QG

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72DN

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125SQ

Barf Cottages

CA130RB

Bothel and Wharrels

CA71EA

Sun Croft

CA71EY

Bothel and Wharrels

CA71LF

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139TH

Lorton Road

CA72JE

Park Road

CA71EQ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139UE

Swinside Cottages

CA125TP

Derwent Bank Crescent

CA130SS

Bothel and Wharrels

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.