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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 58 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
58
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
30.86(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(-24%)
Public order
6.56(-35%)
Drugs
3.91(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.49(-81%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Wetheral area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,600 up to £850,000.

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
Detached57£350,000
Flats12£143,000
Semi-Detached52£236,500
Terraced21£215,000

10 years median price trend in Wetheral

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

All postcodes in Wetheral

CA24SS

Mayfield

CA40DN

Back Street

CA48EG

Pow Maughan Court

CA49SR

Wetheral

CA24QW

Goodwood Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.