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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.

All postcodes in Bothel and Wharrels

CA73RB

Beech Tree Yard

CA124PQ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72ES

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130RQ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72EL

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72HU

Solway View

CA139XX

How End Cottages

CA71HY

Beech Terrace

CA71EE

High Croft

CA72EJ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA73RA

Cross Cottages

CA72HA

Chapel Terrace

CA72HQ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139UA

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124PN

Back Lane

CA139XW

Stanley Terrace

CA124PT

Millbeck Cottages

CA130RG

Mirk Lane

CA71JB

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124RQ

North Row Cottages

CA125TE

Longcroft

CA73RF

High Road

CA72JN

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130RT

Bothel and Wharrels

CA73RG

Garth Cottages

CA125SF

Pine Vale Cottages

CA139XY

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72BP

Bothel and Wharrels

CA72DW

Wardhall Cottages

CA72HX

School Lane

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.