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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £225K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Penrith Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penrith Central & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£320,000£248
Semi-Detached20£197,750£214
Terraced47£170,000£181
Flats27£137,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penrith Central & West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrith Central & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£143,000£169,950£134,000
2017£287,500£107,750£145,500£125,000
2018£288,750£116,500£175,000£138,000
2019£235,000£115,000£166,500£138,750
2020£250,000£118,750£180,000£145,000
2021£250,000£145,000£174,500£146,000
2022£255,000£149,950£200,000£168,500
2023£256,212£148,750£180,000£160,000
2024£230,000£165,000£185,000£160,000
2025£348,750£133,500£190,000£173,000
2026£230,000£105,000£207,750£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrith Central & West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penrith Central & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£219£185£144
2017£216£139£165£157
2018£223£197£177£146
2019£230£185£162£135
2020£205£205£176£161
2021£255£228£195£160
2022£259£230£216£171
2023£295£241£220£190
2024£256£273£215£174
2025£270£215£222£176
2026£248£196£219£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penrith Central & West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penrith Central & West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Penrith Central & West

Is Penrith Central & West safe?

Penrith Central & West records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Penrith Central & West?

The median sale price in Penrith Central & West is £175,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Penrith Central & West?

Penrith Central & West has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Penrith Central & West?

Penrith Central & West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penrith Central & West sits around rank 13,464 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Penrith Central & West?

The average household income in Penrith Central & West is around £37,800 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.