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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

CA117PP

Middlegate

CA118BU

Folly Lane

CA118HN

Victoria Road

CA119DF

Bridge Street

CA119DY

Union Terrace

CA119EA

Norfolk Road

CA119FD

Penrith South

CA117HB

Castle Hill Road

CA117JW

Cromwell Road

CA117LE

Penrith South

CA117ND

Watson Terrace

CA117NJ

Stricklandgate

CA118AP

Fell Lane

CA118AQ

Fell Lane

CA118DU

Hutton Hill

CA118JX

Pategill Park

CA118LA

Hargreaves Court

CA119BF

Gilwilly Road

CA119BQ

Bowerbank Way

CA119FE

Stalker Road

CA117NY

Lark Field

CA118DL

Brentfield Way

CA118NA

Folly Lane

CA119DL

Howard Street

CA119HX

Thacka Lane

CA117FB

Friargate

CA117JY

Elm Terrace

CA118DR

Brentfield Way

CA119AN

Alexandra Road

CA111BU

Crown Square

CA117DD

Great Dockray

CA117LT

Brunswick Road

CA117NE

Strickland Terrace

CA117XP

Crown Terrace

CA117YN

Benson Row

CA118AU

Barton View

CA118BD

Victoria Road

CA118EP

Brent Road

CA117BU

Brewery Lane

CA117PJ

Mallard Close

CA118HR

Victoria Road

CA117HJ

Poets Walk

CA117PX

Corney Square

CA117TJ

Sandgate

CA117XX

Penrith North

CA118AY

Horsley Terrace

CA118EB

Pennine Way

CA119BN

Cowper Road

CA117BP

Angel Lane

CA117NB

Duke Street

CA117YE

St Andrews Churchyard

CA118BX

Pewter Close

CA119AX

Musgrave Street

CA119BS

Windsor Drive

CA117HZ

Castlegate

CA118FY

Roper Street

CA119BJ

Balmoral Close

CA117AF

Langton Court

CA117FD

Kilgour Street

CA117PF

Grove Court

CA118AF

Southend Road

CA118ET

Old London Road

CA119DZ

Norfolk Road

CA117BA

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117BY

Market Square

CA118AD

Fell Lane

CA118LE

Mary Langley Way

CA119BG

Stalker Road

CA119EH

Mardale Road

CA117BL

Great Dockray

CA117EB

Castle Drive

CA118DT

Hutton Hill

CA118LG

Pategill Court

CA118NX

Carleton Road

CA119FF

Gilwilly Lane

CA117AA

Crown Square

CA117AY

King Street

CA117DZ

Castle Terrace

CA117EL

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117XT

Friargate

CA118NB

Barco Terrace

CA119EE

Newton Road

CA119FG

Brougham Street

CA117FN

Brewery Lane

CA119AG

Mill Street

CA117XE

Queen Street

Data Sources

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