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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

CA89NG

Corby and Hayton

CA81EF

Partridge Hill

CA40DN

Back Street

CA49RD

Corby and Hayton

CA48NH

Corby and Hayton

CA49RP

Corby and Hayton

CA89BU

Corby and Hayton

CA40DZ

Front Street

CA64QT

Primrose Bank

CA48EJ

Beech Tree Farm

CA89HQ

Corby and Hayton

CA89NB

Waterworks Cottage

CA40AT

Wetheral

CA48NL

Randlaw Lane

CA89BW

The Dell

CA48QY

Hurley Road

CA48NA

Quarry Bank Cottages

CA89DB

Corby and Hayton

CA64PH

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LH

Oakland View

CA49RA

Corby and Hayton

CA89JZ

Corby and Hayton

CA64NH

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PF

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PT

Houghton and Irthington

CA89HN

Brier Lonning

CA48PN

Corby and Hayton

CA48LW

N E R Cottage Homes

CA89HS

Corby and Hayton

CA64NJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QL

Birky Lane

CA89HT

Corby and Hayton

CA48LQ

Corby Bridge Close

CA48LU

Greenacres

CA48QG

Cairn Crescent

CA48RL

Chapel Close

CA64JP

Houghton and Irthington

CA48QW

Eden Grange

CA40DL

Front Street

CA64PJ

Aglionby Street

CA48LP

The Beeches

CA40DT

Chatsworth Cottages

CA48AJ

Rosegate

CA64LL

Church Houses

CA40EB

Garth Park

CA48HE

Ashgate Lane

Data Sources

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