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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

CA118BU

Folly Lane

CA119JX

Walker Rise

CA119LD

Spring Bank

CA118SL

Parklands Crescent

CA118SD

Parklands Way

CA111SY

Penrith North

CA111TP

Duke Street

CA119FL

Swindale Gardens

CA117SE

Beacon Edge

CA117TL

Welsh Yard

CA119JD

Scotland Road

CA119NP

Scotland Road

CA119EP

Drovers Lane

CA118BG

Sandath Gardens

CA119JA

Milton Street

CA118RP

Inglewood Road

CA118BL

Beacon Edge

CA117RU

Croft Terrace

CA119JG

Monks Close

CA117TU

Arthur Street

CA117QY

Wordsworth Street

CA118DZ

Roman Road

CA117TR

Meeting House Lane

CA119HQ

Anchor Close

CA111SX

Duke Street

CA118EN

Hutton Hill

CA117NH

Stricklandgate

CA117PE

Beacon Edge

CA118HD

Milner Mount

CA118ET

Old London Road

CA117QT

Wordsworth Terrace

CA118SQ

Greengill Lane

CA117SD

Beacon Edge

CA111SS

Duke Street

CA118FZ

Mulberry Gardens

CA117RB

Drovers Lane

CA111SB

Duke Street

CA118QY

Inglewood Road

CA117NF

Stricklandgate

CA118DG

Friars Road

CA119FR

Penrith North

CA117QP

Lowther Terrace

CA111SJ

Duke Street

CA118JJ

Old London Road

CA117RP

Croft Terrace

CA118EP

Brent Road

CA118AE

Fell Lane

CA118HG

Eden Mount

CA117UH

Nicholson Lane

CA118UX

Inglewood Road

CA117TX

Arthur Street

CA117US

Applerigg

CA117TT

Arthur Street

CA118SF

Green Lane

CA117BF

Portland Place

CA119HF

Drovers Lane

CA117TF

Grisenthwaite Yard

CA117XA

Albert Street

CA119HA

Canny Croft

CA118AB

Fell Lane

CA119PJ

Scotland Road

CA119PG

Penrith North

CA118AT

Barton View

CA119GZ

Cambridge Drive

CA117RA

Drovers Lane

CA118QP

White Ox Way

CA118AP

Fell Lane

CA119HS

Macadam Gardens

CA118TF

The Parklands

CA117AW

Penrith North

CA111TQ

Duke Street

CA117QA

Stricklandgate

CA117QU

Wordsworth Street

CA119JB

Scotland Road

CA117SG

Beacon Edge

CA117XJ

Bakers Place

CA118UQ

Carleton Fields

CA119JE

Tara Hill

CA117NN

Scotland Road

CA118DS

Brentfield Way

CA118FB

Rowan Court

CA117AJ

King Street

CA117QZ

Wordsworth Street

CA111SA

Penrith North

CA118BE

Beacon Gardens

CA117TN

Sandgate

CA119JJ

Raiselands Croft

CA117UY

Hunters Lane

CA118HB

Milner Mount

CA118SB

Stagstones Mansions

CA119LG

Graham Street

CA117UG

Lowther Street

CA111SZ

Penrith North

CA111SW

Duke Street

CA118DH

Brent Gardens

CA117XT

Friargate

CA117AR

King Street

CA118AX

Barton View

CA118LX

Barco Avenue

CA117UR

William Street

Data Sources

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