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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

CA118HX

Bridge Lane

CA118DG

Friars Road

CA117FX

Two Lions Square

CA118LW

Carleton Place

CA118HU

Victoria Road

CA119DN

Howard Street

CA119FJ

Haweswater Road

CA119AL

Alexandra Road

CA118AU

Barton View

CA118GU

Old London Road

CA117LN

Brunswick Terrace

CA117PB

Harrison Street

CA110BX

Greystoke Road

CA118GY

Pategill Road

CA119DF

Bridge Street

CA117AB

Crown Square

CA119AR

Alexandra Road

CA119BF

Gilwilly Road

CA117DD

Great Dockray

CA118AY

Horsley Terrace

CA110DW

Greystoke Road

CA118LD

Lonsdale Court

CA118LB

Pategill Square

CA119GP

Derwent Close

CA111BT

Crown Square

CA117EF

Castle Drive

CA117XT

Friargate

CA119DA

York Street

CA118JX

Pategill Park

CA117PL

Gibson Yard

CA117LY

Duke Street

CA119DE

Greystoke Park Close

CA118BX

Pewter Close

CA119DB

Greystoke Park Avenue

CA118JE

Jubilee Close

CA119DU

Union Lane

CA119DT

Newlands Place

CA117ST

Devonshire Street

CA118JJ

Old London Road

CA117EL

Rowcliffe Lane

CA118JQ

Southend Terrace

CA118AS

Hallin Croft

CA118NE

Barkhouse Close

CA118AQ

Fell Lane

CA117JF

Brunswick Terrace

CA111BS

Crown Square

CA117SS

Devonshire Street

CA117LH

Blue Bell Lane

CA119DQ

Cross Street

CA119EA

Norfolk Road

CA118JT

Pategill Road

CA118AD

Fell Lane

CA117SX

Devonshire Street

CA117HJ

Poets Walk

CA117AW

Penrith North

CA117AN

King Street

CA117HD

Castle Hill Road

CA117LR

Brunswick Square

CA117DE

Great Dockray

CA117AX

King Street

CA118BT

Folly Lane

CA119AG

Mill Street

CA117NU

Foster Street

CA118DR

Brentfield Way

CA118RN

Southend Road

CA117TL

Welsh Yard

CA117FP

Two Lions Square

CA119FB

Greenbank Road

CA117DQ

Great Dockray

CA111BU

Crown Square

CA118AP

Fell Lane

CA117DP

West Lane

CA118HP

Victoria Road

CA118ET

Old London Road

CA117HW

Corn Market

CA118LP

Carleton Road

CA102AU

Carleton Avenue

CA119FN

Oxford Close

CA118EN

Hutton Hill

CA118DD

Friars Terrace

CA117LB

Elm Terrace

CA117LJ

Brunswick Terrace

CA117NZ

Foster Street

CA119GQ

Gillan Way

CA118NB

Barco Terrace

CA118LH

Pategill Road

Data Sources

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