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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 39 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
39
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
23.78(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-46%)
Public order
3.57(-65%)
Drugs
2.64(-32%)
Other theft
1.45(-78%)
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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £204,245 in Penrith North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Detached34£339,998
Flats26£160,000
Semi-Detached34£198,000
Terraced45£183,000

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

CA119EY

Plimsoll Close

CA119JU

Scotland Road

CA119EW

Cross Lane

CA118AU

Barton View

CA117UN

Lowther Street

CA119HE

Macadam Way

CA118DF

Friars Rise

CA118EA

Pennine Way

CA117TG

Sandgate Court

CA119JQ

Raiselands Croft

CA118BX

Pewter Close

CA118ER

Brent Road

CA111SH

Duke Street

CA118RD

Fairhill Close

CA117TS

Lonsdale Terrace

CA118LU

Barco Avenue

CA117RW

Croft Terrace

CA117XP

Crown Terrace

CA118DP

Brentfield Way

CA117UF

Lowther Street

CA118EL

Hutton Gardens

CA117XW

Friargate

CA118AJ

Beacon Square

CA118LQ

Riggside

CA117XY

Bakers Place

CA117RN

Croft Terrace

CA117YJ

Benson Row

CA118AS

Hallin Croft

CA118JN

Carleton Road

CA117QH

Friargate

CA119LR

Lamley Gardens

CA118NQ

Barco Court

CA117RS

Croft Terrace

CA118DJ

Brentfield Way

CA117QF

Duke Street

CA119GY

Grey Bull Gardens

CA119LQ

Graham Street

CA118HF

Eden Mount

CA118DX

Roman Road

CA118AQ

Fell Lane

CA117RR

Croft Terrace

CA119EN

Drovers Terrace

CA118RY

Forest Hill

CA118RR

Bowscar Road

CA118BN

Beacon Edge

CA119GS

Kitchen Gardens

CA118AG

Brent Gardens

CA119HW

Scotland Road

CA118AD

Fell Lane

CA119JH

Raiselands Croft

CA111ST

Duke Street

CA119LB

Graham Street

CA118NY

The Courtyard

CA117QX

Wordsworth Street

CA111SQ

Penrith North

CA118BP

Salkeld Road

CA111SG

Duke Street

CA118HQ

Brentfield Way

CA118UY

Chase Park

CA118UR

Carleton Meadows

CA111SF

Duke Street

CA118BQ

Centurion Rise

CA117SF

Beacon Edge

CA118AH

Fell Croft

CA111TJ

Penrith North

CA118RT

Ridley Court

CA117RH

Croft Avenue

CA119LA

Beacon Edge

CA118DT

Hutton Hill

CA118BT

Folly Lane

CA117UZ

Albert Street

CA118QL

Salkeld Road

CA118DW

Askham Crescent

CA118SH

Maidenhill Road

CA117AN

King Street

CA119FP

Swindale Gardens

CA118BW

Albion Close

CA111TG

Penrith North

CA118ED

Pennine Way

CA117XU

Bishop Yards

CA118RS

Forest Hill Road

CA117RF

Croft Avenue

CA118QN

Inglewood Road

CA117TW

Sandgate

CA117RT

Croft Terrace

CA119JN

Raiselands Croft

CA119HD

Petteril Road

CA118TE

Parklands View

CA118DR

Brentfield Way

CA118EB

Pennine Way

CA118BS

Centurion Rise

CA118EX

Cold Springs Court

CA118DD

Friars Terrace

CA111TF

Penrith North

CA117AG

King Street

CA117XX

Penrith North

CA117TZ

Beacon Street

CA118QJ

Monnington Way

CA119NL

Kitchen Hill

CA111SU

Duke Street

Data Sources

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