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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

CA117LX

Brunswick Road

CA117NU

Foster Street

CA118DN

Askham Crescent

CA118DQ

Brentfield Way

CA118QU

Bridge Lane

CA119AP

Albert Villas

CA119DN

Howard Street

CA119DQ

Cross Street

CA117DL

West Lane

CA117DY

Castle Terrace

CA117QH

Friargate

CA119FA

Newton Road

CA117LB

Elm Terrace

CA118LF

Mary Langley Way

CA119BZ

Newton Road

CA119ED

Newton Road

CA117XB

Brook Street

CA118DF

Friars Rise

CA118HZ

Tynefield Drive

CA118JQ

Southend Terrace

CA118NP

Southend Road

CA119EU

Haweswater Road

CA119FW

Cowper Road

CA118LP

Carleton Road

CA118DZ

Roman Road

CA118HT

Roper Street

CA118HY

Bridge Lane

CA117BT

Angel Lane

CA117DU

Great Dockray

CA117LS

Brunswick Square

CA117YW

Benson Row

CA118DH

Brent Gardens

CA118DW

Askham Crescent

CA118EF

Pennine Way

CA117DN

Castle Drive

CA117XR

Friargate

CA118HW

Bridge Lane

CA118JJ

Old London Road

CA118RF

Cumberland Place

CA117DT

Warwick Place

CA117FG

Common Garden Square

CA117HL

Little Dockray

CA117HQ

Corn Market

CA117LA

Elm Grove

CA117SR

Devonshire Street

CA117SS

Devonshire Street

CA118LL

Sim Court

CA118RN

Southend Road

CA119AT

Musgrave Street

CA117AW

Penrith North

CA119DU

Union Lane

CA119ER

Mardale Close

CA110BX

Greystoke Road

CA117EJ

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117NP

Scotland Road

CA117NS

Lowther Court

CA118AN

Brent Road

CA118EL

Hutton Gardens

CA118LH

Pategill Road

CA119DA

York Street

CA119EF

Greystoke Close

CA102BE

Penrith South

CA117BS

Market Square

CA117XH

Brook Street

CA118JF

Pategill Road

CA119AQ

Mill Street

CA110DR

Mile Lane

CA117PH

Three Crowns Yard

CA117XZ

St Andrews Place

CA117YJ

Benson Row

CA118AG

Brent Gardens

CA118BW

Albion Close

CA118EW

Brent Road

CA118JP

Carleton Drive

CA119EX

Hillcrest

CA117AG

King Street

CA117DH

Castle Foundry

CA117LJ

Brunswick Terrace

CA118HH

Victoria Road

CA119ES

Castletown Drive

CA117JB

Castlegate

CA117JE

Castlegate

CA117SN

Devonshire Street

CA117SX

Devonshire Street

CA117XS

Crown Square

CA117XW

Friargate

CA119AR

Alexandra Road

CA119BB

East Lakes Business Park

CA119BT

Greystoke Park Road

CA117LH

Blue Bell Lane

CA117PB

Harrison Street

CA118RT

Ridley Court

CA119FN

Oxford Close

CA102BA

The Green

CA117FQ

Cricketers Walk

CA118JA

Tynefield Drive

CA118JZ

Brooklands View

CA119BU

Haweswater Close

CA119FJ

Haweswater Road

CA117DS

Neville Avenue

Data Sources

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