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Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

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About

Wetheral, Corby and Geltsdale form a distinct rural area east of Carlisle. The landscape is defined by the River Eden, which carves through wooded valleys, and the rising uplands of the North Pennines. Agriculture shapes the lower ground, with farms and small settlements like Wetheral itself, known for its historic railway viaduct crossing the river. The area maintains a quiet, working character centred on village life and the management of the surrounding land.

To the east, the terrain climbs into the open fells of Geltsdale, a designated RSPB reserve. This expansive, peatland habitat is crisscrossed by drystone walls and remote tracks. The area's history is quietly evident in scattered farmsteads and the substantial ruins of Corby Castle's estate buildings. The sense of isolation increases towards the Cumbrian border with Northumberland, where the land is primarily given over to sheep grazing and conservation.

Area overview

On average Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is £49,325 per year. There are 7 schools in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is home to around 8,803 people, with a population density of about 42.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale Population
8,803
Population density
42.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.02(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.61(-71%)
Public order
2.04(-80%)
Other theft
1.59(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
0.57(-97%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,513
96.73%
Other White
108
1.23%
Irish
41
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.28%
Other Asian
20
0.23%
Total population: 8,801

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,934
38.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,271
16.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,044
13.85%
No qualifications
986
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
616
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 7,540

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,139
54.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,168
29.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
369
9.36%
Other social rented
137
3.47%
Other forms of private rent
91
2.31%
Total households: 3,944

Property prices in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale in the 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 Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£150,000
Terraced21£187,500
Detached60£396,500
Semi-Detached28£262,500

10 years median price trend in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale.

All postcodes in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA89AE

Corby and Hayton

CA49RW

Corby and Hayton

CA89JA

Corby and Hayton

CA48DT

Reeds Way

CA48PZ

Corby and Hayton

CA48LL

Sandy Lane

CA40AF

Peter Gate

CA48GZ

Ivy Lane

CA89BD

Clints Road

CA64PQ

Houghton and Irthington

CA89JJ

How Street

CA48QB

Little Corby Road

CA89EH

Corby and Hayton

CA49ST

Low House Farm Cottages

CA64PX

Houghton and Irthington

CA48QH

Cairn Crescent

CA48HN

Ashgate Lane

CA48NF

Glenwilley

CA64LN

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA48JR

Goose Garth

CA48ED

Wetheral

CA89AD

Cairn Terrace

CA40BQ

Wetheral

CA89JP

Fairfields

CA40EJ

Front Street

CA48QN

Little Corby Road

CA81LL

South View

CA64NZ

Aviation Way

CA48HW

Wetheral

CA48QZ

Rose Bank Close

CA89AF

Croftland Cottages

CA48FW

Reeds Way

CA64PB

Church Close

CA48DF

Broomfallen Road

CA40DE

Front Street

CA48RR

Corby and Hayton

CA64LA

Houghton and Irthington

CA48FS

Mulberry Mews

CA89LT

Rectory Road

CA64LU

Houghton and Irthington

CA48DR

Holme Meadow

CA48RX

Waters Meet

CA81LF

Graham Cottages

CA89LZ

Rectory Road

CA64JY

Houghton and Irthington

CA48NP

Wetheral

CA49SR

Wetheral

CA40AP

Peter Gate

CA66EY

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PA

Warwick Farm

CA48PR

Tithebarn Hill

CA89EB

Corby and Hayton

CA48EY

The Glebe

CA48LD

Greenacres

CA66HA

Woodhouse

CA89NJ

Corby and Hayton

CA89NF

Corby and Hayton

CA89EE

Corby and Hayton

CA64QW

The Row

CA48QL

Little Corby Road

CA89HF

Corby and Hayton

CA64RA

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LE

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PL

Corby and Hayton

CA48RS

Cairn Crescent

CA48BA

Wellgate

CA81AQ

The Dell

CA40AY

Lonsdale Terrace

CA89JT

Corby and Hayton

CA89ER

Corby and Hayton

CA48RT

Waters Meet

CA40BL

Wetheral

CA89EA

Corby and Hayton

CA89LP

Corby and Hayton

CA64QP

Houghton and Irthington

CA66ET

Houghton and Irthington

CA40EN

Wetheral

CA89AH

Cairn Wood

CA64LW

Scaleby Hall Cottages

CA48FF

Thornedge Court

CA40EG

Peter Gate

CA89DP

Corby and Hayton

CA89LX

The Glebe

CA48PF

Buffs Croft

CA48HT

Wetheral

CA48QR

Millriggs

CA49SZ

Wetheral

CA48PE

Grahams Croft

CA40AL

Alby Orchard

CA48PS

Langley Gardens

CA48HA

Edenside Cottage

CA40DX

Back Street

CA89JG

Corby and Hayton

CA89AR

Corby and Hayton

CA64PU

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NX

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QN

Green Lane

CA89AQ

Sids Field

CA64NA

Houghton and Irthington

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.