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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

CA118EE

Pennine Way

CA118AN

Brent Road

CA118NG

Bridge Lane

CA118EW

Brent Road

CA118RJ

Victoria Road

CA118JD

Prince Charles Close

CA117YN

Benson Row

CA119DX

Holyoake Terrace

CA117NE

Strickland Terrace

CA117NQ

Beatham Court

CA117HB

Castle Hill Road

CA117HR

Corn Market

CA117NB

Duke Street

CA117DZ

Castle Terrace

CA118DA

Friars Close

CA117DX

Castle Terrace

CA117BY

Market Square

CA117EE

Castle Drive

CA117YG

Friargate

CA110DN

Penrith South

CA117HY

Castlegate

CA118HY

Bridge Lane

CA118DT

Hutton Hill

CA119AX

Musgrave Street

CA117SP

Devonshire Street

CA117BP

Angel Lane

CA119GR

Gillan Way

CA117BQ

Princes Street

CA117LQ

Bluebell Court

CA117XB

Brook Street

CA118DF

Friars Rise

CA117XX

Penrith North

CA117HA

Castle Hill Road

CA117JH

Ullswater Road

CA119BE

Norfolk Place

CA119FW

Cowper Road

CA117DA

Cornmarket

CA119EH

Mardale Road

CA119BQ

Bowerbank Way

CA117JD

Castlegate

CA117TJ

Sandgate

CA117PA

Foster Street

CA119FF

Gilwilly Lane

CA118AA

Fell Lane

CA118HH

Victoria Road

CA117LE

Penrith South

CA119AB

Norfolk Road

CA118EL

Hutton Gardens

CA118DN

Askham Crescent

CA119BT

Greystoke Park Road

CA118ED

Pennine Way

CA119BP

Gillan Way

CA117NY

Lark Field

CA118HR

Victoria Road

CA117FW

Champion Way

CA110BF

Newton Road

CA118JS

Pategill Road

CA117PD

Foster Street

CA118AF

Southend Road

CA118EU

Roper Street

CA118DU

Hutton Hill

CA119BB

East Lakes Business Park

CA119DL

Howard Street

CA117BJ

Princes Court

CA119FD

Penrith South

CA117XD

Queen Street

CA117HQ

Corn Market

CA119AP

Albert Villas

CA118HZ

Tynefield Drive

CA118HN

Victoria Road

CA119EE

Newton Road

CA119EF

Greystoke Close

CA118DB

Friars Rise

CA117YF

St Andrews View

CA118HJ

Bridge Lane

CA110AG

Newton Road

CA117DG

West Lane

CA117BH

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117SN

Devonshire Street

CA119EX

Hillcrest

CA117XU

Bishop Yards

CA118DH

Brent Gardens

CA110AB

Newton Road

CA118UB

Eamont Mews

CA117EH

Ullswater Road

CA117NP

Scotland Road

CA117JA

Castlegate Mews

CA118BU

Folly Lane

CA119ED

Newton Road

CA119ET

Castletown Court

CA117JY

Elm Terrace

CA117PJ

Mallard Close

CA117BB

Champion Way

CA117FN

Brewery Lane

CA111EG

Crown Square

CA118JH

Southend Road

CA118PA

Mayburgh Avenue

CA117LT

Brunswick Road

CA118GZ

Prince Charles Close

CA117EA

Castle Terrace

Data Sources

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