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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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £205,575 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
Flats24£158,750
Semi-Detached34£195,000
Terraced34£202,000

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

CA117PU

Scott Yard

CA118BJ

Fell Lane

CA117AW

Penrith North

CA117UT

Hunters Lane

CA117TN

Sandgate

CA117UN

Lowther Street

CA118QJ

Monnington Way

CA118AN

Brent Road

CA118EH

Meadow Croft

CA118EL

Hutton Gardens

CA118LQ

Riggside

CA119GS

Kitchen Gardens

CA117QT

Wordsworth Terrace

CA117RN

Croft Terrace

CA118EA

Pennine Way

CA118SG

Salkeld Road

CA118UX

Inglewood Road

CA119JW

Penny Hill Park

CA117RA

Drovers Lane

CA117XZ

St Andrews Place

CA117YJ

Benson Row

CA118AG

Brent Gardens

CA118BW

Albion Close

CA118EW

Brent Road

CA118HF

Eden Mount

CA119HY

Milton Street

CA111ST

Duke Street

CA117AG

King Street

CA118QW

Inglewood Road

CA119HG

Macadam Way

CA111SZ

Penrith North

CA117XW

Friargate

CA119HS

Macadam Gardens

CA119FP

Swindale Gardens

CA117RW

Croft Terrace

CA118HE

Milner Mount

CA118RT

Ridley Court

CA117TS

Lonsdale Terrace

CA119LR

Lamley Gardens

CA117QS

Arthur Terrace

CA118DG

Friars Road

CA118GU

Old London Road

CA119HT

Drovers Mews

CA119JQ

Raiselands Croft

CA111SX

Duke Street

CA117UE

Hunters Lane

CA118ED

Pennine Way

CA119NP

Scotland Road

CA117NN

Scotland Road

CA117UA

Beacon Street

CA117YG

Friargate

CA118SQ

Greengill Lane

CA119HH

Drovers Lane

CA117RZ

Beacon Edge

CA111SH

Duke Street

CA111TD

Penrith North

CA111TP

Duke Street

CA111ZZ

Penrith North

CA117AR

King Street

CA118BZ

Friars Road

CA118HD

Milner Mount

CA119JN

Raiselands Croft

CA111SA

Penrith North

CA111SN

Penrith North

CA117TF

Grisenthwaite Yard

CA117UB

Beacon Park

CA117UP

William Street

CA118AH

Fell Croft

CA118BT

Folly Lane

CA118HP

Victoria Road

CA118JN

Carleton Road

CA118SB

Stagstones Mansions

CA119EL

Drovers Lane

CA119GY

Grey Bull Gardens

CA119HF

Drovers Lane

CA118QZ

Fairhill Road

CA118SL

Parklands Crescent

CA119JU

Scotland Road

CA119NQ

Milestone Cottages

CA117NH

Stricklandgate

CA118RP

Inglewood Road

CA118SE

Green Lane

CA119EZ

Field House Gardens

CA119LF

Graham Street

CA117QR

Bath Terrace

CA119NW

Crabtree Cottages

CA111TA

Penrith North

CA117QA

Stricklandgate

CA117XJ

Bakers Place

CA118FB

Rowan Court

CA118UR

Carleton Meadows

CA117BF

Portland Place

CA117TL

Welsh Yard

CA118EU

Roper Street

CA118LY

Barco Avenue

CA118QL

Salkeld Road

CA118SD

Parklands Way

CA119HB

Pembroke Place

CA119JB

Scotland Road

CA119JL

Raiselands Croft

Data Sources

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