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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

CA48JH

Croft Park

CA40EA

Peter Gate

CA13DX

Petteril Villas

CA48AS

The Park

CA48EA

Station Road

CA48FA

Alders Edge

CA24SH

Lowry Street

CA40EB

Garth Park

CA40DE

Front Street

CA40BH

Cocklakes Cottages

CA48DU

School Road

CA48ES

The Green

CA40DF

Townhead Road

CA13DR

Meadow View

CA48DL

Bluebell Meadows

CA48DZ

Low Croft

CA13RF

Copper Way

CA48HL

Wetheral

CA48HR

Fernbank Cottage

CA24FF

Lady Dacre Close

CA48DR

Holme Meadow

CA48AU

Near Park

CA24SB

Durdar Road

CA40DW

Back Street

CA40QW

Brisco Road

CA48LU

Greenacres

CA24TL

Durdar Road

CA48DT

Reeds Way

CA48ED

Wetheral

CA48HD

Ashgate Lane

CA48AL

The Old Tannery

CA24FA

Haydock Drive

CA48LE

Plains Road

CA24UQ

Newbiggin Road

CA48GZ

Ivy Lane

CA48BB

Lilac Square

CA40DG

William Street

CA48AT

Park Road

CA13BZ

Meadow Brown Place

CA40RA

North Park Cottages

CA24QX

Sandown Close

CA48HE

Ashgate Lane

CA57AP

Wetheral

CA13DP

Rose Cottage Mews

CA48BU

Scotby Village

CA49SN

Folly Brow Cottages

CA48FL

Thornedge Gardens

CA40ED

St Johns Close

CA40EN

Wetheral

CA48EZ

Wetheral

CA48DX

West View

CA48LB

Elm Garth

CA40BN

Carleton Hill Cottages

CA48EH

Scotby Green Steading

CA49TA

Front Street

CA40QN

Wetheral

CA40DZ

Front Street

CA24TP

Woodhayes

CA40DP

Back Street

CA48EQ

Ghyll Road

CA48BA

Wellgate

CA13DZ

Roman Road

CA40BG

Wetheral

CA40RB

Wetheral

CA48BD

Scotby Road

CA48BJ

Scotby Road

CA13DN

Carleton Road

CA48JJ

Jennet Croft

CA40RN

Orchard Garth

CA40EL

Front Street

CA40AX

Peter Gate

CA24UH

Cawflands

CA24UP

The Willows

CA49SR

Wetheral

CA40RG

St Marys Court

CA48JX

Wetheral

CA24SF

Wetheral

CA13PD

Admiral Way

CA57LJ

Dalston Road

CA48JT

Spring Field Close

CA48NP

Wetheral

CA13DS

Cumwhinton Drive

CA40AU

Alby Terrace

CA48BZ

Parkett Hill

CA24SL

Blundell Terrace

CA13TZ

Brimstone Way

CA24SY

Stockwell Road

CA24ET

Sedgefield Lane

CA49SY

Wetheral

CA48HT

Wetheral

CA48AZ

Sutton Court

CA48JQ

Mulberry Mews

CA48DP

Broomfallen Road

CA48EL

Chestnut Grove

CA13RE

Hollyblue Drive

CA48AD

Holme Park

CA40RT

Newbiggin Road

CA48FF

Thornedge Court

CA48JA

Wetheral

CA13EH

Carleton Road

Data Sources

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