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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

CA118AA

Fell Lane

CA117UB

Beacon Park

CA117UD

Hunters Lane

CA117QS

Arthur Terrace

CA117FB

Friargate

CA118AN

Brent Road

CA119HG

Macadam Way

CA119FX

Scotland Road

CA119HL

Scotland Road

CA118JL

Old London Road

CA117QW

Drovers Lane

CA118LY

Barco Avenue

CA119LE

Graham Street

CA111SP

Penrith North

CA118QZ

Fairhill Road

CA118EW

Brent Road

CA118DU

Hutton Hill

CA111SR

Duke Street

CA118RB

Salkeld Road

CA119EL

Drovers Lane

CA118DL

Brentfield Way

CA111TL

Duke Street

CA117QR

Bath Terrace

CA117NG

Stricklandgate

CA111ZZ

Penrith North

CA118LZ

Barco Avenue

CA118AY

Horsley Terrace

CA111TE

Penrith North

CA117SQ

Jubilee Lodge

CA117XZ

St Andrews Place

CA118HA

Milner Mount

CA118DN

Askham Crescent

CA119JL

Raiselands Croft

CA111TA

Penrith North

CA118EH

Meadow Croft

CA118HT

Roper Street

CA118DY

Roman Road

CA117UP

William Street

CA117PU

Scott Yard

CA118NA

Folly Lane

CA117RG

Croft Avenue

CA119HT

Drovers Mews

CA117RJ

Croft Avenue

CA119EZ

Field House Gardens

CA117PY

Corney Place

CA119HN

Poplar Place

CA118LS

Carleton Derrick Drive

CA118QX

Chancery Lane

CA119HH

Drovers Lane

CA117UL

Nicholson Lane

CA119EJ

St Catherines Court

CA118DA

Friars Close

CA118DB

Friars Rise

CA117AU

Market Square

CA118EE

Pennine Way

CA119LF

Graham Street

CA117TY

Beacon Street

CA117UE

Hunters Lane

CA118BZ

Friars Road

CA118ES

Brent Road

CA118DE

Friars Walk

CA117UJ

Nicholson Lane

CA118LT

Carleton Road

CA111SN

Penrith North

CA118AZ

Scaws Drive

CA117TP

Sandgate

CA118QW

Inglewood Road

CA118NF

Barco Hill Grove

CA118EZ

Milner Mount

CA111SD

Duke Street

CA117YN

Benson Row

CA117PR

Chambers Mews

CA117QN

Portland Place

CA118AR

Fell Lane

CA111TB

Penrith North

CA111TD

Penrith North

CA118SE

Green Lane

CA111SE

Duke Street

CA118NB

Barco Terrace

CA111TH

Penrith North

CA118ND

Park Close

CA118BB

Sand Croft

CA117YG

Friargate

CA119HB

Pembroke Place

CA117YW

Benson Row

CA117NL

Scotland Road

CA117UX

The Gardens

CA119HZ

Milton Street

CA118BH

Scaws Drive

CA118RA

Salkeld Road

CA117TJ

Sandgate

CA117UW

Lowther Street

CA118AW

Fell Lane

CA117XR

Friargate

CA119NW

Crabtree Cottages

CA117SZ

Inglewood Terrace

CA118EY

Cold Springs Park

CA118SJ

Beacon Edge

CA117UA

Beacon Street

CA118LP

Carleton Road

Data Sources

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