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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 95 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
95
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
55.24(+49%)
Shoplifting
18.37(+222%)
Public order
11.77(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.15(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.02(-11%)
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 110 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
Detached8£321,250
Flats32£129,250
Semi-Detached24£189,500
Terraced46£170,000

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

CA118EE

Pennine Way

CA117SP

Devonshire Street

CA118UB

Eamont Mews

CA111BS

Crown Square

CA117BE

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117DJ

Fallowfield Court

CA117JA

Castlegate Mews

CA117PL

Gibson Yard

CA118LD

Lonsdale Court

CA118PD

Wetheriggs Lane

CA118RJ

Victoria Road

CA119BD

Hartness Road

CA111BQ

Crown Square

CA117EN

Two Lions Square

CA119AD

Castle View

CA117DQ

Great Dockray

CA117JL

Elm Terrace

CA117XD

Queen Street

CA118DB

Friars Rise

CA118DY

Roman Road

CA118AA

Fell Lane

CA118HJ

Bridge Lane

CA119BY

James Street

CA119EB

Greystoke Road

CA119NG

Thacka Lane

CA117JU

Brunswick Road

CA117PD

Foster Street

CA117SU

Devonshire Street

CA117TA

Burrowgate

CA119AA

Norfolk Road

CA117JQ

Ullswater Road

CA117LY

Duke Street

CA117XY

Bakers Place

CA118JU

Pategill Road

CA118JW

Carleton Road

CA119FB

Greenbank Road

CA119FY

Newton Road

CA117YA

Penrith South

CA102FA

Carleton Avenue

CA118JL

Old London Road

CA118JS

Pategill Road

CA118PA

Mayburgh Avenue

CA119BL

Gilwilly Road

CA119DT

Newlands Place

CA119GP

Derwent Close

CA119AE

Mill Street

CA117JZ

Elm Villas

CA117LQ

Bluebell Court

CA117NR

Scotland Road

CA119BP

Gillan Way

CA119HR

Robinson Street

CA117DE

Great Dockray

CA117JH

Ullswater Road

CA118LN

Pategill Road

CA118PF

Netherend Road

CA118RG

Winters Park

CA119AL

Alexandra Road

CA111BH

Crown Square

CA117AJ

King Street

CA117LL

Brunswick Square

CA117PG

Middlegate

CA118HS

Roper Street

CA118JE

Jubilee Close

CA118NE

Barkhouse Close

CA119BE

Norfolk Place

CA117AU

Market Square

CA117BB

Champion Way

CA117DR

West Lane

CA117GP

Bowling Green Lane

CA118DJ

Brentfield Way

CA117BX

Market Square

CA117DP

West Lane

CA117NZ

Foster Street

CA117PZ

Wilson Row

CA117XF

Queen Street

CA119DB

Greystoke Park Avenue

CA117DB

Great Dockray

CA117NA

Duke Street

CA119GR

Gillan Way

CA119ET

Castletown Court

CA110FP

Newton Road

CA117EE

Castle Drive

CA117HA

Castle Hill Road

CA118DP

Brentfield Way

CA118GZ

Prince Charles Close

CA118JD

Prince Charles Close

CA118JY

Pategill Walk

CA117ED

Castle Drive

CA118AE

Fell Lane

CA118DE

Friars Walk

CA118LW

Carleton Place

CA119BX

Skiddaw View

CA117BJ

Princes Court

CA117HX

Castlegate

CA117LF

Garden Close

CA117TE

Burrowgate

CA117TH

Sandgate

CA118AT

Barton View

CA119DP

Myers Lane

CA117FP

Two Lions Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.