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Penrith Central & West

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About

Penrith Central & West is a key part of the historic market town of Penrith, located in Westmorland and Furness. The area includes the town centre, with its mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional businesses, alongside modern retail outlets. The nearby West Coast Main Line provides rail connections to Carlisle and Lancaster, while the M6 motorway offers easy access to the Lake District and North West England.

The western part of Penrith features residential neighborhoods, schools, and local amenities, blending older properties with newer developments. Open spaces like Castle Park provide green areas for recreation, with views of the surrounding fells. The area serves as a hub for both locals and visitors, combining practicality with its proximity to the countryside.

Area overview

On average Penrith Central & West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110 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 of residents in Penrith Central & West is £36,900 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 113 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Penrith Central & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 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
Detached7£322,500
Flats35£125,000
Semi-Detached24£189,500
Terraced47£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

CA117FP

Two Lions Square

CA117LX

Brunswick Road

CA117NU

Foster Street

CA117QH

Friargate

CA118DN

Askham Crescent

CA118DQ

Brentfield Way

CA118QU

Bridge Lane

CA119AP

Alexandra Road

CA119DN

Howard Street

CA119DQ

Cross Street

CA119FA

Newton Road

CA117LB

Elm Terrace

CA117XB

Brook Street

CA118DF

Friars Rise

CA118HZ

Tynefield Drive

CA118JQ

Penrith Central & West

CA118LF

Mary Langley Way

CA118NP

Southend Road

CA119BZ

Newton Road

CA119ED

Newton Road

CA119EU

Beckside

CA119FW

Cowper Road

CA118DZ

Roman Road

CA118HT

King Street

CA118HY

Bridge Lane

CA118LP

Carleton Road

CA117BT

Angel Lane

CA117DN

Castle Drive

CA117DU

Great Dockray

CA117LS

Brunswick Square

CA117XR

Bakers Place

CA117YW

Benson Row

CA118DH

Brent Gardens

CA118DW

Askham Crescent

CA118EF

Brentfield Way

CA118HW

Bridge Lane

CA118JJ

Old London Road

CA118RF

Carleton Road

CA117AW

Penrith Central & West

CA117DT

Neville Avenue

CA117FG

Common Garden Square

CA117HL

Little Dockray

CA117HQ

Corn Market

CA117LA

Elm Terrace

CA117SR

Devonshire Street

CA117SS

Devonshire Street

CA118LL

Penrith Central & West

CA118RN

Southend Road

CA119AT

Musgrave Street

CA119DU

Union Lane

CA119ER

Mardale Close

CA102BE

Penrith Central & West

CA110BX

Greystoke Road

CA117BS

Market Square

CA117EJ

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117NP

Scotland Road

CA117NS

Lark Lane

CA117XH

Brook Street

CA118AN

Brent Road

CA118EL

Brent Road

CA118JF

Pategill Road

CA118LH

Pategill Road

CA119AQ

Alexandra Road

CA119DA

Bridge Street

CA119EF

Greystoke Close

CA117SN

Devonshire Street

CA110DR

Mile Lane

CA111EQ

Penrith Central & West

CA117JE

Auctionmart Road

CA117JB

Castlegate

CA117PH

Bluebell Lane

CA117SX

Devonshire Street

CA117XS

Crown Square

CA117XW

Friargate

CA117XZ

Penrith Central & West

CA117YJ

Benson Row

CA118AG

Brent Gardens

CA118BW

Albion Close

CA118EW

Brent Road

CA118JP

Carleton Drive

CA119AR

Alexandra Road

CA119BB

Cowper Road

CA119BT

Greystoke Park Avenue

CA119EX

Penrith Central & West

CA117AG

Friargate

CA117DH

Penrith Central & West

CA117LH

Bluebell Lane

CA117LJ

Brunswick Terrace

CA117PB

Harrison Street

CA119ES

Castletown Drive

CA118HH

Glasson Court

CA118RT

Albion Close

CA119FN

Gilwilly Back Lane

CA102BA

The Green

CA117DS

Neville Avenue

CA117FQ

Penrith Central & West

CA117HR

Corn Market

CA117PT

Middlegate

CA117ST

Devonshire Street

CA117XE

Queen Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.