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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

CA118LF

Mary Langley Way

CA119BD

Hartness Road

CA118GW

Bridge Lane

CA117NW

Scotland Road

CA119FG

Brougham Street

CA117JU

Brunswick Road

CA102BE

Penrith South

CA117EJ

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117FQ

Cricketers Walk

CA102FA

Carleton Avenue

CA119BX

Skiddaw View

CA117AJ

King Street

CA119AS

Musgrave Street

CA117GS

Ullswater Road

CA117YJ

Benson Row

CA119BJ

Balmoral Close

CA110DR

Mile Lane

CA118NX

Carleton Road

CA117HT

Cornmarket

CA117HX

Castlegate

CA117PH

Three Crowns Yard

CA118DE

Friars Walk

CA119FA

Newton Road

CA119AE

Mill Street

CA118DL

Brentfield Way

CA117JE

Castlegate

CA117TE

Burrowgate

CA117DR

West Lane

CA118BZ

Friars Road

CA118EB

Pennine Way

CA117BT

Angel Lane

CA118HS

Roper Street

CA119EU

Haweswater Road

CA117TA

Burrowgate

CA117QH

Friargate

CA119DJ

Union Lane

CA117DB

Great Dockray

CA117DH

Castle Foundry

CA118HT

Roper Street

CA117LW

Brunswick Square

CA119BZ

Newton Road

CA117FY

Bluebell Lane

CA117TH

Sandgate

CA118LA

Hargreaves Court

CA117DT

Warwick Place

CA117NS

Lowther Court

CA119EB

Greystoke Road

CA117PT

Middlegate

CA118NA

Folly Lane

CA119AA

Norfolk Road

CA118LJ

Irving Court

CA111BQ

Crown Square

CA111BH

Crown Square

CA117HZ

Castlegate

CA117XS

Crown Square

CA117FR

Brewery Lane

CA117DY

Castle Terrace

CA119BY

James Street

CA117SR

Devonshire Street

CA118LE

Mary Langley Way

CA117XJ

Bakers Place

CA117NA

Duke Street

CA118JN

Carleton Road

CA117YW

Benson Row

CA117LU

Brunswick Road

CA119BG

Stalker Road

CA117JG

Auction Mart Lane

CA117NR

Scotland Road

CA117JZ

Elm Villas

CA118HL

White House Gardens

CA119AF

Mill Terrace

CA118DW

Askham Crescent

CA117YH

Burrowgate

CA117LS

Brunswick Square

CA117HL

Little Dockray

CA110FF

Penrith South

CA118HW

Bridge Lane

CA119BL

Gilwilly Road

CA117AG

King Street

CA118AT

Barton View

CA119BN

Cowper Road

CA117LD

Garden Close

CA117DJ

Fallowfield Court

CA118LL

Sim Court

CA119DY

Union Terrace

CA119AT

Musgrave Street

CA117FB

Friargate

CA119BU

Haweswater Close

CA119AD

Castle View

CA118JU

Pategill Road

CA118RG

Winters Park

CA119ES

Castletown Drive

CA119BS

Windsor Drive

CA117XW

Friargate

CA118QU

Bridge Lane

CA117PF

Grove Court

CA118FY

Roper Street

CA118RF

Cumberland Place

CA117LP

Brunswick Square

CA117ED

Castle Drive

Data Sources

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