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About

Upperby is a residential ward situated in the southern part of Carlisle, within the Cumberland unitary authority. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more modern developments. Its boundaries are largely defined by major transport routes like the M6 motorway and the West Coast Main Line railway, which run along its eastern edge.

The local landscape includes open green spaces such as Upperby Park and the recreational grounds near Harraby. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Upperby Watermill, a reminder of the area's more rural past before its expansion as part of the city. The ward contains several local schools and community facilities serving its population.

Area overview

On average Upperby has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upperby is £33,756 per year. There are 4 schools in Upperby: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Upperby is home to around 6,279 people, with a population density of about 4,497.2 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

139

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upperby Population

6,279

Population density

4,497.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

71.99(+94%)

Public order

17.04(+69%)

Shoplifting

14.33(+151%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.1(+35%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.03(-46%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,860

93.31%

Other White

202

3.22%

Other Asian

0.75%

Irish

0.4%

African

0.4%

Total population: 6,280

Economics

No qualifications

1,372

27.82%

Level 4 qualifications or above

913

18.52%

Level 3 (A level)

789

16%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

737

14.95%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

660

13.38%

Total 16+ residents: 4,931

Housing

Owns outright

896

32.09%

Owns with a mortgage

764

27.36%

Other social rented

597

21.38%

Private landlord or letting agency

255

9.13%

Social rents from council

190

6.81%

Total households: 2,792

Property prices in Upperby

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Upperby area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £259,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upperby over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£183,750	£161,875	£169,375	£197,500	£203,500
Flats	2	£75,000	£63,300	£68,500	£81,500	£86,700
Semi-Detached	48	£146,000	£82,800	£119,000	£180,500	£243,000
Terraced	9	£120,000	£65,400	£94,500	£136,000	£156,600

10 years median price trend in Upperby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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