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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

CA117PP

Middlegate

CA118AQ

Fell Lane

CA117ER

Tyne Close Avenue

CA117HB

Castle Hill Road

CA117JW

Cromwell Road

CA117LE

Penrith Central & West

CA117ND

Watson Terrace

CA117NJ

Stricklandgate

CA118AP

Brentfield Way

CA118BU

Folly Lane

CA118DU

Hutton Hill

CA118HN

Southend Road

CA118JX

Carleton Hall Road

CA118LA

Penrith Central & West

CA119BF

Gilwilly Road

CA119BQ

Bowerbank Way

CA119DF

Bridge Street

CA119DY

Mill Street

CA119EA

Mill Street

CA119FD

Penrith Central & West

CA119FE

Stalker Road

CA117FB

Friargate

CA117JY

Brunswick Road

CA117NY

Larkfield

CA118DL

Brentfield Way

CA118DR

Brentfield Way

CA118NA

Folly Lane

CA119AN

Alexandra Road

CA119DL

Howard Street

CA119HX

Thacka Lane

CA111BU

Crown Square

CA117BU

Brewery Lane

CA117DD

Great Dockray

CA117LT

Bluebell Lane

CA117NE

Stricklandgate

CA117PJ

Mallard Close

CA117XP

Penrith Central & West

CA117YN

Benson Row

CA118AU

Barton View

CA118BD

Southend Road

CA118EP

Barton View

CA118HR

Roper Street

CA117XX

Penrith Central & West

CA118BX

Pewter Close

CA117HJ

Castlegate

CA117BP

Angel Lane

CA117NB

Duke Street

CA117PX

Corney Place

CA117SP

Devonshire Street

CA117TJ

Sandgate

CA117YE

Burrowgate

CA118AY

Horsley Terrace

CA118EB

Pennine Way

CA119AX

Musgrave Street

CA119BN

Cowper Road

CA119BS

Windsor Drive

CA117BA

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117BY

Market Square

CA117HZ

Auctionmart Lane

CA118AD

Fell Lane

CA118FY

Old London Road

CA118LE

Mary Langley Way

CA119BG

Stalker Road

CA119BJ

Balmoral Close

CA119EH

Haweswater Road

CA111EP

Penrith Central & West

CA117AF

Victoria Road

CA117BL

Bowling Green Lane

CA117EB

Castle Drive

CA117FD

Kilgour Street

CA117PF

Grove Court

CA118AF

Southend Road

CA118DT

Hutton Hill

CA118ET

Old London Road

CA118LG

Penrith Central & West

CA118NX

Carleton Road

CA119DZ

Cowper Road

CA119FF

Gilwilly Lane

CA117AA

Crown Square

CA117AY

King Street

CA117DZ

Castle Terrace

CA117FN

Brewery Lane

CA117EL

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117XT

Benson Row

CA118NB

Penrith Central & West

CA118UB

Penrith Central & West

CA119AG

Mill Street

CA119EE

Gilwilly Road

CA119FG

Brougham Street

Data Sources

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