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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

CA48HU

Wetheral

CA48LN

Wentworth Terrace

CA89LL

Corby and Hayton

CA48QJ

Little Corby Road

CA81LB

Corby and Hayton

CA89JE

Corby and Hayton

CA89HL

West Garth

CA48JT

Spring Field Close

CA48DZ

Low Croft

CA89HD

Corby and Hayton

CA48JF

Pleasant View

CA81SZ

Corby and Hayton

CA89NL

High Meadow

CA48EN

The Green

CA64NT

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QU

Hendersons Croft

CA48FP

St Benedicts Way

CA64PL

Hillside

CA89LG

Corby and Hayton

CA81LN

Townfoot Cottages

CA48AN

Manor Croft

CA48DP

Broomfallen Road

CA89BG

Sandy Lane

CA64ND

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PD

Oak Drive

CA48DB

Broomfallen Road

CA89AL

The Whins

CA48AW

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PG

The Old Chapel

CA48EF

Ghyll Road

CA89BA

Broadwath Cottages

CA89ES

Corby and Hayton

CA48QS

Little Corby Road

CA64LY

Houghton and Irthington

CA89AJ

Clints Road

CA48EX

Eden Mount

CA64QX

Moor Park

CA48EZ

Wetheral

CA48DE

Broomfallen Road

CA64QY

Houghton and Irthington

CA89BT

Corby and Hayton

CA48RN

Longthwaite Farm Court

CA48PT

Fallowfield Gardens

CA48HB

Mill Cottages

CA48LG

Geltsdale Gardens

CA48FB

Quentin Gardens

CA48QP

Millriggs

CA48QE

Corby and Hayton

CA66HE

Houghton and Irthington

CA89HB

Corby and Hayton

CA89LA

Corby and Hayton

CA48PB

Houghton and Irthington

CA40DU

Back Street

CA89LW

Corby and Hayton

CA48LH

Wetheral

CA48HS

Wetheral

CA89EJ

Broadwath Holdings

CA48FE

Lime House Gardens

CA48JP

Wetheral

CA64PP

Houghton and Irthington

CA48FT

Lough Wood Crescent

CA89JQ

Corby and Hayton

CA89DN

Corby and Hayton

CA48JA

Wetheral

CA48JG

Scotby Road

CA48JN

The Green

CA89LR

Burnside Terrace

CA48EW

The Green

CA89DW

Longdyke Cottages

CA48NS

Bridge End Cottages

CA64PE

Houghton and Irthington

CA89LJ

Hard Bank Cottages

CA48HR

Fernbank Cottage

CA48QX

Little Corby Road

CA64NN

Houghton and Irthington

CA89AW

Clover Meadows

CA48NE

Clints Road

CA40EE

Valley View

CA81LT

Corby and Hayton

CA48NJ

Corby and Hayton

CA40BG

Wetheral

CA81SY

Corby and Hayton

CA40AR

Peter Gate

CA48DU

School Road

CA89JH

Corby and Hayton

CA89AN

Rose Paddock

CA48NG

Sandy Lane

CA64JX

Houghton and Irthington

CA48RF

Sandy Lane

CA48LR

Clints Road

CA64LF

Houghton and Irthington

CA89AA

Corby and Hayton

CA89EL

Corby and Hayton

CA64PS

Houghton and Irthington

CA89AP

Allengrove

CA48EG

Pow Maughan Court

CA64LZ

Elm Terrace

CA89AZ

How Lane

CA89BH

Burnrigg

CA89LF

Corby and Hayton

Data Sources

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