Postcode CA6 4LU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Houghton and Irthington ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is £49,325 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle located about 5.0 miles away.
Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is £49,325 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA6 4LU.
Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale near CA6 4LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carlisle located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Houghton and Irthington area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £220,098 |
| Terraced | 2 | £248,000 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton and Irthington
In the CA6 4LU postcode area, located within Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.