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Penrith Central & West

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About

Penrith Central & West encompasses the historic core and residential neighbourhoods radiating from the town's central hub. The area is defined by its market town character, with narrow streets and local independent shops centred around the traditional market square. Residential streets, featuring a mix of Victorian terraces and later developments, extend towards the western edges. The imposing sandstone ruins of Penrith Castle provide a focal point within the public parkland.

The western part of the area is largely residential, with housing estates and schools serving the local community. It is a functional area where daily life is centred on local high streets and community facilities. The landscape begins to open out towards the western fringe, where views of the distant Pennine hills become apparent. The Settle to Carlisle railway line runs along this boundary, connecting the town to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Penrith Central & West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penrith Central & West is £37,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Penrith Central & West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Penrith Central & West is home to around 7,730 people, with a population density of about 1,618.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penrith Central & West Population
7,730
Population density
1,618.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.76(+49%)
Shoplifting
14.23(+146%)
Public order
13.45(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.47(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.82(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,760
87.46%
Other White
583
7.54%
Indian
73
0.94%
Other Asian
42
0.54%
Other
38
0.49%
Total population: 7,729

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,493
23.14%
No qualifications
1,491
23.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,014
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
996
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
796
12.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,453

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,096
29.85%
Other social rented
815
22.19%
Owns with a mortgage
744
20.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
713
19.42%
Social rents from council
143
3.89%
Total households: 3,672

Property prices in Penrith Central & West

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Penrith Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penrith Central & West 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 Penrith Central & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced45£173,000
Detached8£321,250
Flats32£133,500
Semi-Detached23£185,000

10 years median price trend in Penrith Central & West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrith Central & West.

All postcodes in Penrith Central & West

CA117XF

Queen Street

CA119AW

Alexandra Road

CA117XY

Bakers Place

CA117SU

Devonshire Street

CA118LG

Pategill Court

CA117NJ

Stricklandgate

CA117GN

Bowling Green Lane

CA118DQ

Brentfield Way

CA119HR

Robinson Street

CA117PX

Corney Square

CA117PP

Middlegate

CA117BU

Brewery Lane

CA117AY

King Street

CA119DG

Mardale Road

CA117SY

Middlegate

CA119ER

Mardale Close

CA117DW

Castle Drive

CA119FE

Stalker Road

CA117AF

Langton Court

CA117AU

Market Square

CA119NG

Thacka Lane

CA119DP

Myers Lane

CA118LN

Pategill Road

CA117EB

Castle Drive

CA119DZ

Norfolk Road

CA119DW

Brougham Street

CA117PZ

Wilson Row

CA117LX

Brunswick Road

CA117JQ

Ullswater Road

CA119AJ

Alexandra Road

CA118DX

Roman Road

CA118JP

Carleton Drive

CA102BA

The Green

CA117XR

Friargate

CA117DU

Great Dockray

CA117JB

Castlegate

CA118NP

Southend Road

CA118DY

Roman Road

CA118DP

Brentfield Way

CA117BN

Great Dockray

CA117GP

Bowling Green Lane

CA118JZ

Brooklands View

CA117ND

Watson Terrace

CA119AQ

Mill Street

CA117JL

Elm Terrace

CA117BE

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117XP

Crown Terrace

CA119DH

Brougham Street

CA117AA

Crown Square

CA117LA

Elm Grove

CA119HX

Thacka Lane

CA117BX

Market Square

CA119FY

Newton Road

CA117LG

Brunswick Road

CA118JR

Carleton Drive

CA117EN

Two Lions Square

CA117DN

Castle Drive

CA117ER

Tyne Close Avenue

CA119AH

Mill Street

CA117BA

Rowcliffe Lane

CA119DS

Howard Terrace

CA117FG

Common Garden Square

CA119DR

Newlands Terrace

CA117YE

St Andrews Churchyard

CA117BW

Champion Way

CA117YA

Penrith South

CA117XE

Queen Street

CA118JY

Pategill Walk

CA117XZ

St Andrews Place

CA118RT

Ridley Court

CA118DZ

Roman Road

CA119AN

Alexandra Road

CA117DL

West Lane

CA117FD

Kilgour Street

CA118JF

Pategill Road

CA118AG

Brent Gardens

CA118DJ

Brentfield Way

CA117BS

Market Square

CA118JA

Tynefield Drive

CA117XH

Brook Street

CA117LF

Garden Close

CA118BW

Albion Close

CA117PG

Middlegate

CA118JL

Old London Road

CA117JW

Cromwell Road

CA119EG

Berkeley Court

CA119HP

Scotland Road

CA118AE

Fell Lane

CA118BD

Victoria Road

CA117DS

Neville Avenue

CA117LL

Brunswick Square

CA117BL

Great Dockray

CA118PD

Wetheriggs Lane

CA118EP

Brent Road

CA110FP

Newton Road

CA118PF

Netherend Road

CA118JW

Carleton Road

CA117AR

King Street

CA118EF

Pennine Way

CA117HS

Cornmarket

Data Sources

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