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Upperby

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 average crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 3 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

123

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

68.32(+83%)

Public order

16.56(+63%)

Shoplifting

12.42(+115%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.94(+33%)

Other theft

8.12(+23%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,860

93.31%

Other White

202

3.22%

Other Asian

0.75%

African

0.4%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

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

Median price£145,000

Price per sq ft£170

Sales (last 12 months)64

Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £166K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Upperby area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £259,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upperby over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£195,000	£187	£195,000	£195,000	£195,000	£195,000
Semi-Detached	52	£150,000	£175	£72,750	£123,250	£169,125	£214,125
Terraced	11	£130,000	£146	£79,000	£105,250	£143,250	£175,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upperby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperby.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£54,925	£118,250	£76,000
2017	—	£45,000	£100,000	£75,000
2018	£157,000	£45,500	£110,000	£85,250
2019	£187,500	£48,225	£109,500	£83,000
2020	£202,500	£47,000	£122,250	£73,000
2021	£161,500	£52,000	£122,250	£77,750
2022	£236,500	£54,000	£155,000	£90,000
2023	£270,000	£69,000	£142,750	£95,000
2024	£230,000	£71,500	£138,000	£110,000
2025	£183,750	£75,000	£147,000	£120,000
2026	—	—	£160,000	£150,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperby.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	—	£124	£129	£99
2017	—	£93	£117	£100
2018	£136	£87	£138	£106
2019	£146	£84	£129	£121
2020	£151	£72	£134	£95
2021	£152	£89	£139	£114
2022	£247	£87	£159	£126
2023	£187	£91	£166	£120
2024	£204	£112	£158	£139
2025	£185	£129	£174	£147
2026	—	—	£168	£138

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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