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About

Wetheral ward encompasses a largely rural area on the eastern bank of the River Eden, directly opposite the city of Carlisle. The landscape is defined by mixed farmland, woodland, and the steep, wooded gorge of the River Eden. The settlement pattern includes the historic village of Wetheral itself, along with smaller hamlets like Great Corby and Warwick Bridge. The area is connected by the main railway line and the A69 road, which runs east-west through the ward.

A notable feature is the presence of Wetheral Priory Gatehouse, a fortified medieval entrance standing alone near the river. The ward also contains sections of Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, with the Roman fort of Petriana located at Stanwix just across the river. The area's economy has traditional ties to agriculture, though many residents now commute into Carlisle for work.

Area overview

On average Wetheral has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wetheral is £47,586 per year. There are 4 schools in Wetheral: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wetheral is home to around 7,161 people, with a population density of about 107.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wetheral Population
7,161
Population density
107.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.91(-6%)
Public order
6.7(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.87(-35%)
Drugs
3.07(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.23(-88%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,859
95.76%
Other White
151
2.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.35%
Irish
22
0.31%
Indian
18
0.25%
Total population: 7,163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,295
38.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,014
16.95%
No qualifications
840
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
811
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
504
8.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,982

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,575
50.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,086
34.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
243
7.73%
Other social rented
132
4.2%
Other forms of private rent
67
2.13%
Total households: 3,144

Property prices in Wetheral

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Wetheral area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £778,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wetheral 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£357,500
Flats12£135,500
Semi-Detached58£240,000
Terraced21£225,000

10 years median price trend in Wetheral

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wetheral.

All postcodes in Wetheral

CA13DU

Brisco View

CA24UN

Newbiggin Road

CA24QW

Goodwood Drive

CA48FD

Willow Grove

CA48JW

Myre Bank

CA40AN

Roman Road

CA48HW

Wetheral

CA24UL

Newbiggin Road

CA40DS

Front Street

CA40DT

Chatsworth Cottages

CA40DJ

Prospect Terrace

CA48FB

Quentin Gardens

CA48EW

The Green

CA40AW

The Stripes

CA48FG

Croft Close

CA48DJ

Station Road

CA12BZ

Wetheral

CA48BN

Holme Close

CA40RP

Chapel Hill Road

CA40RR

Wetheral

CA48GX

Barley Close

CA48HS

Wetheral

CA48BG

Scotby Road

CA40RL

Waygates

CA24RX

Epsom Way

CA48DB

Broomfallen Road

CA48FH

The Plains

CA24SS

Mayfield

CA24SD

Durdar Road

CA24SJ

Blundell Place

CA48JL

Whitegate

CA24SW

Durdar Road

CA40SA

Wetheral

CA48JD

Whitegate Cottages

CA48FR

Kates Beck Lane

CA40BJ

Wetheral

CA24SX

Low Moor Avenue

CA24FG

Wetheral

CA24SU

Durdar Road

CA48AR

Park Road

CA57AT

Newbiggin Road

CA48BX

Lambley Bank

CA40BU

Roman Road

CA48JY

Plains Road

CA24QN

Newbury Way

CA49SZ

Wetheral

CA48FW

Reeds Way

CA24ST

Durdar Road

CA24SQ

Durdar Road

CA24TR

Durdar Road

CA40DN

Back Street

CA40DU

Back Street

CA40QR

High Woodbank

CA13EB

Carleton Farm Mews

CA40EJ

Front Street

CA48LD

Greenacres

CA40DL

Front Street

CA40AE

Wetheral

CA48AA

Holme Lane

CA48GY

Nook Lane

CA48NS

Bridge End Cottages

CA48FU

Ridge Close

CA48AG

Plains Road

CA40RY

Wetheral

CA48JZ

Faustin Hill

CA48DG

Broomfallen Road

CA13UA

Sewell Lane

CA48HN

Ashgate Lane

CA40AZ

Peter Gate

CA40DD

Stoneywath Cottages

CA48FY

Limebeck Close

CA24UJ

Newbiggin Road

CA24TT

Durdar Road

CA40BQ

Wetheral

CA40DR

Back Street

CA40AD

Roman Road

CA40BZ

Scalesceugh Gardens

CA48DH

Cumwhinton Drive

CA57AS

Wetheral

CA48JB

Wetheral

CA48HA

Edenside Cottage

CA24SZ

Rye Close

CA48ET

The Green

CA48BS

Scotby Village

CA40BT

Scalesceugh Villas

CA48HJ

Priors Garth

CA48EY

The Glebe

CA48FZ

Hay Close

CA48FS

Mulberry Mews

CA48EF

Ghyll Road

CA13TX

Chalkhill Way

CA24TJ

Durdar Road

CA48EX

Eden Mount

CA13DW

Carleton Close

CA57AX

Newbiggin Road

CA40AB

Wetheral

CA40BS

Roman Road

CA48EB

Wetheral

CA24TQ

Apple Tree Close

CA24QT

Chepstow Close

Data Sources

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