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CA4 8JR

Goose Garth

Wetheral

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Detailed insights for CA4 8JR

Overview

Postcode CA4 8JR is located in a rural town, within the Wetheral ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is £49,325 per year. The nearest station is Wetheral, about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,599 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is £49,325 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA4 8JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale near CA4 8JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wetheral located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA4 8JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Wetheral

N/A

Walking directions to Wetheral

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
2,606.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.37(-64%)
Public order
3.18(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.27(-93%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.27(-86%)
Other theft
0.64(-90%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
94.12%
Other White
7
3.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.9%
Other Asian
1
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.45%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
54.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.44%
No qualifications
23
11.44%
Level 3 (A level)
14
6.97%
Apprenticeship
12
5.97%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
57.6%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.8%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.6%
Shared ownership
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Wetheral

Median price£264,500
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £368K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £264,500 (about £232 per square foot) in Wetheral area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wetheral over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£383,750£248
Semi-Detached57£239,950£228
Terraced21£212,000£216
Flats10£135,500£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wetheral

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wetheral.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,750£85,000£174,950£115,500
2017£268,950£80,500£170,000£140,995
2018£279,950£119,950£179,998£141,995
2019£252,500£157,500£182,950£149,995
2020£299,000£157,000£195,000£150,500
2021£310,000£192,500£195,653£167,000
2022£382,500£168,625£203,750£142,500
2023£342,500£178,750£220,500£154,995
2024£345,000£165,000£222,500£151,250
2025£362,500£150,000£241,250£213,500
2026£383,750£140,000£239,950£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wetheral.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wetheral.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£136£182£147
2017£196£136£188£180
2018£200£166£174£150
2019£200£199£170£164
2020£194£202£190£165
2021£197£222£197£191
2022£237£233£212£202
2023£237£222£225£210
2024£243£192£219£187
2025£236£191£224£219
2026£247£150£233£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wetheral.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wetheral in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA4 8JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA4 8JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202522, Goose Garth, Carlisle, CA4 8JRFlatsLeasehold£175,000
09 Feb 20268, Croft Park, Carlisle, CA4 8JHDetachedFreehold£399,950
03 Oct 20254, Croft Park, Carlisle, CA4 8JHDetachedFreehold£300,000
25 Jul 202512, Croft Park, Carlisle, CA4 8JHDetachedFreehold£430,000
31 Mar 202534, Croft Park, Carlisle, CA4 8JHDetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the CA4 8JR postcode area, located within Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA4 8JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryGreat Corby School and NurseryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA4 8JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA4 8JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVillage ShopThe Green, Wetheral, CA4 8ESWalking directions to 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 CA4 8JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gareth Michael Ellis

Wetheral - Elected 17 Oct 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Julie Minns

Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarlisleE14001152
WardWetheralE05014214
ParishWetheralE04002480
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wetheral, Corby & GeltsdaleE02003993
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 007DE01019249
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1982-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CA4 8JR

Is CA4 8JR (Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale) safe?

The area around CA4 8JR records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 CA4 8JR?

The median sale price around CA4 8JR in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is £264,500 (about £232 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA4 8JR?

There is 1 school close to CA4 8JR, including Great Corby School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA4 8JR?

The closest station to CA4 8JR is Wetheral, about 538 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA4 8JR?

CA4 8JR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,599 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA4 8JR (Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA4 8JR is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gareth Michael Ellis (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.