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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

CA117HR

Corn Market

CA117PT

Middlegate

CA117ST

Devonshire Street

CA118DG

Friars Road

CA118GU

Old London Road

CA118GY

Pategill Road

CA118NG

Bridge Lane

CA119AS

Musgrave Street

CA119DX

Holyoake Terrace

CA111BT

Crown Square

CA110DN

Penrith South

CA117EF

Castle Drive

CA117GN

Bowling Green Lane

CA118ED

Pennine Way

CA119AW

Alexandra Road

CA117AB

Crown Square

CA117DW

Castle Drive

CA117JG

Auction Mart Lane

CA117YG

Friargate

CA118HU

Victoria Road

CA119AH

Mill Street

CA119DH

Brougham Street

CA117AR

King Street

CA117BW

Champion Way

CA117LW

Brunswick Square

CA118BZ

Friars Road

CA118JR

Carleton Drive

CA118LJ

Irving Court

CA117AX

King Street

CA117FX

Two Lions Square

CA117JF

Brunswick Terrace

CA117LR

Brunswick Square

CA117YF

St Andrews View

CA118BT

Folly Lane

CA118HP

Victoria Road

CA118JN

Carleton Road

CA118JT

Pategill Road

CA110AG

Newton Road

CA117NQ

Beatham Court

CA118GW

Bridge Lane

CA118HX

Bridge Lane

CA119EG

Berkeley Court

CA102AU

Carleton Avenue

CA117HW

Corn Market

CA117NW

Scotland Road

CA119DW

Brougham Street

CA117EA

Castle Terrace

CA118HL

White House Gardens

CA119DG

Mardale Road

CA119DR

Newlands Terrace

CA110DW

Greystoke Road

CA117XJ

Bakers Place

CA119AJ

Alexandra Road

CA110FF

Penrith South

CA111EG

Crown Square

CA117GS

Ullswater Road

CA117TL

Welsh Yard

CA118EU

Roper Street

CA117DX

Castle Terrace

CA117XU

Bishop Yards

CA118DA

Friars Close

CA118JH

Southend Road

CA117BN

Great Dockray

CA117BQ

Princes Street

CA117FR

Brewery Lane

CA117HD

Castle Hill Road

CA117LG

Brunswick Road

CA118AS

Hallin Croft

CA118DD

Friars Terrace

CA110AB

Newton Road

CA117DG

West Lane

CA117EH

Ullswater Road

CA117FY

Bluebell Lane

CA117HY

Castlegate

CA117JD

Castlegate

CA117LD

Garden Close

CA117LU

Brunswick Road

CA119DE

Greystoke Park Close

CA119DJ

Union Lane

CA119DS

Howard Terrace

CA119HP

Scotland Road

CA117LP

Brunswick Square

CA117AN

King Street

CA117DA

Cornmarket

CA117PA

Foster Street

CA117SY

Middlegate

CA119AF

Mill Terrace

CA119GQ

Gillan Way

CA117BH

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117FW

Champion Way

CA117HS

Cornmarket

CA117HT

Cornmarket

CA117LN

Brunswick Terrace

CA118LB

Pategill Square

CA119AB

Norfolk Road

CA110BF

Newton Road

CA117YH

Burrowgate

CA118DX

Roman Road

CA118EN

Hutton Hill

CA117ER

Tyne Close Avenue

Data Sources

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