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CA13 9UH

Smithy Fold

Bothel and Wharrels

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Detailed insights for CA13 9UH

Overview

Postcode CA13 9UH is located in a rural village, within the Bothel and Wharrels ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the East Cockermouth & Buttermere area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Cockermouth & Buttermere is £48,986 per year. The nearest station is Aspatria, about 9.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

East Cockermouth & Buttermere has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,065 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

East Cockermouth & Buttermere has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in East Cockermouth & Buttermere is £48,986 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA13 9UH.

Flood risk

No risk

East Cockermouth & Buttermere near CA13 9UH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aspatria located about 9.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
11.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.5(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.37(-29%)
Other theft
4.96(-25%)
Drugs
3.54(-9%)
Burglary
3.54(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
94.02%
Other White
8
3.19%
Other
4
1.59%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
Other Black
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
56.22%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.44%
No qualifications
19
8.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.99%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
63.25%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.69%
Other social rented
7
5.98%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.42%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Bothel and Wharrels

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £488K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Bothel and Wharrels area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats1£440,000£273
Detached33£405,000£322
Semi-Detached9£390,000£231
Terraced22£230,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bothel and Wharrels

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£250,000£297,000£185,000
2017£377,000£280,000£157,000
2018£370,000£450,000£297,000£230,000
2019£422,500£280,000£249,950£197,500
2020£385,000£392,500£375,000£240,000
2021£415,000£807,000£340,000£295,500
2022£492,500£374,750£342,500£322,500
2023£482,500£295,000£337,500£270,000
2024£380,000£277,500£233,000£230,000
2025£485,000£440,000£445,000£260,000
2026£390,000£145,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£258£274£185
2017£242£267£140
2018£248£286£265£193
2019£255£283£264£205
2020£254£344£306£177
2021£305£250£326£245
2022£267£511£276£297
2023£339£721£265£290
2024£302£418£262£229
2025£374£273£270£205
2026£276£181£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bothel and Wharrels.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bothel and Wharrels in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA13 9UH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA13 9UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 20254, Smithy Fold, Cockermouth, CA13 9UHTerracedFreehold£360,000
26 Jun 2025Kent Cottage, Cockermouth, CA13 9UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
27 May 20251, Midtown Cottages, Cockermouth, CA13 9UQTerracedLeasehold£279,000
27 Oct 2025The Old Police House, Cockermouth, CA13 9ULDetachedFreehold£950,000
18 Aug 2025Broomlands, Cockermouth, CA13 9ULDetachedFreehold£1,500,000

Schools

In the CA13 9UH postcode area, located within East Cockermouth & Buttermere, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA13 9UH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLorton SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA13 9UH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA13 9UH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLorton Village ShopCumberland, CA13 9ULWalking directions to Lorton Village Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA13 9UH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jill Perry

Bothel and Wharrels - Elected 5 May 2022

Green Party

Member of parliament

Markus Campbell-Savours

Penrith and Solway - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyPenrith and SolwayE14001424
WardBothel and WharrelsE05014175
ParishLortonE04002420
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East Cockermouth & ButtermereE02003971
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Allerdale 007EE01019090
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA13 9UH

Is CA13 9UH (East Cockermouth & Buttermere) safe?

The area around CA13 9UH records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near CA13 9UH?

The median sale price around CA13 9UH in East Cockermouth & Buttermere is £335,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA13 9UH?

There is 1 school close to CA13 9UH, including Lorton School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA13 9UH?

CA13 9UH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,065 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA13 9UH (East Cockermouth & Buttermere) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA13 9UH is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jill Perry (Green Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.