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Penrith North

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About

Penrith North ward encompasses the northern half of the town of Penrith, a key settlement within the Eden Valley. The area includes established residential streets, local shopping parades, and several primary schools. It is bordered by agricultural land to the north and east, with the urban area gradually giving way to fields and farmsteads. The ward's landscape is marked by the prominent Beacon Hill, a local landmark that offers views across the town and towards the distant Northern Pennines.

The area functions as a residential and community hub for the wider rural district. It contains the town's main hospital and leisure centre, serving a large catchment area. A network of footpaths, including those along the River Petteril and the old railway line, provides accessible routes into the surrounding countryside. The historic Penrith Castle sits just outside the ward's southern boundary, with its parkland extending into the area.

Area overview

On average Penrith North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penrith North is £43,378 per year. There are 2 schools in Penrith North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Penrith North is home to around 7,570 people, with a population density of about 334.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penrith North Population
7,570
Population density
334.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.34(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.76(-47%)
Public order
4.1(-59%)
Drugs
3.3(-13%)
Other theft
3.04(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,858
90.59%
Other White
411
5.43%
Other
59
0.78%
Other Asian
40
0.53%
Indian
33
0.44%
Total population: 7,570

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,946
30.2%
No qualifications
1,166
18.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,047
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
945
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
755
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 6,443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,600
46.48%
Owns with a mortgage
817
23.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
443
12.87%
Other social rented
360
10.46%
Social rents from council
101
2.93%
Total households: 3,442

Property prices in Penrith North

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Penrith North area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penrith North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£340,000
Flats25£157,500
Semi-Detached34£195,000
Terraced35£200,000

10 years median price trend in Penrith North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrith North.

All postcodes in Penrith North

CA118EE

Pennine Way

CA119FZ

Cockell House Gardens

CA119EJ

St Catherines Court

CA111TQ

Duke Street

CA117QF

Duke Street

CA117UQ

Lowther Street

CA118QX

Chancery Lane

CA117RH

Croft Avenue

CA118AX

Barton View

CA118SH

Maidenhill Road

CA118NQ

Barco Court

CA111SD

Duke Street

CA117XA

Albert Street

CA118DB

Friars Rise

CA118DY

Roman Road

CA118QN

Inglewood Road

CA117TY

Beacon Street

CA118AA

Fell Lane

CA118HA

Milner Mount

CA119GZ

Cambridge Drive

CA117BD

Beacon Edge

CA117NG

Stricklandgate

CA119HZ

Milton Street

CA117QN

Portland Place

CA117XY

Bakers Place

CA118BE

Beacon Gardens

CA118ND

Park Close

CA119LB

Graham Street

CA117TX

Arthur Street

CA117UD

Hunters Lane

CA118JL

Old London Road

CA118LZ

Barco Avenue

CA111SW

Duke Street

CA111SP

Penrith North

CA117RP

Croft Terrace

CA117SE

Beacon Edge

CA111SQ

Penrith North

CA117AJ

King Street

CA118HQ

Brentfield Way

CA119LG

Graham Street

CA117AU

Market Square

CA117UF

Lowther Street

CA118DJ

Brentfield Way

CA119FL

Swindale Gardens

CA111SF

Duke Street

CA117QY

Wordsworth Street

CA117UW

Lowther Street

CA119HD

Petteril Road

CA111TB

Penrith North

CA117US

Applerigg

CA118DP

Brentfield Way

CA118HG

Eden Mount

CA118RA

Salkeld Road

CA118TF

The Parklands

CA111SG

Duke Street

CA117NL

Scotland Road

CA118AE

Fell Lane

CA118DE

Friars Walk

CA119FR

Penrith North

CA119JD

Scotland Road

CA117NF

Stricklandgate

CA118AT

Barton View

CA118EZ

Milner Mount

CA117TZ

Beacon Street

CA117UH

Nicholson Lane

CA118DN

Askham Crescent

CA118DQ

Brentfield Way

CA119EP

Drovers Lane

CA117QH

Friargate

CA117QZ

Wordsworth Street

CA118RD

Fairhill Close

CA118AR

Fell Lane

CA111SY

Penrith North

CA118DF

Friars Rise

CA119EY

Plimsoll Close

CA118LP

Carleton Road

CA117SF

Beacon Edge

CA118DZ

Roman Road

CA118HT

Roper Street

CA118LR

Carleton Road

CA119NL

Kitchen Hill

CA117RF

Croft Avenue

CA117YW

Benson Row

CA118AW

Fell Lane

CA118AZ

Scaws Drive

CA118BH

Scaws Drive

CA118DH

Brent Gardens

CA118DS

Brentfield Way

CA118DW

Askham Crescent

CA118EF

Pennine Way

CA118TE

Parklands View

CA119LQ

Graham Street

CA111SS

Duke Street

CA117RQ

Croft Avenue

CA117SQ

Jubilee Lodge

CA117TR

Meeting House Lane

CA117UL

Nicholson Lane

CA117XR

Friargate

CA118JJ

Old London Road

CA118RS

Forest Hill Road

Data Sources

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