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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

CA111SJ

Duke Street

CA111TH

Penrith North

CA117QU

Wordsworth Street

CA117XU

Bishop Yards

CA118AB

Fell Lane

CA118BQ

Centurion Rise

CA118DA

Friars Close

CA119JX

Walker Rise

CA119PG

Penrith North

CA117PE

Beacon Edge

CA117RT

Croft Terrace

CA118AS

Hallin Croft

CA118BG

Sandath Gardens

CA118BL

Beacon Edge

CA118DD

Friars Terrace

CA118QY

Inglewood Road

CA118UY

Chase Park

CA119EW

Cross Lane

CA117UR

William Street

CA118AJ

Beacon Square

CA118ER

Brent Road

CA118SF

Green Lane

CA118UQ

Carleton Fields

CA117PY

Corney Place

CA117RB

Drovers Lane

CA117AN

King Street

CA117RG

Croft Avenue

CA117SZ

Inglewood Terrace

CA119HL

Scotland Road

CA117RU

Croft Terrace

CA117SG

Beacon Edge

CA118BS

Centurion Rise

CA118SJ

Beacon Edge

CA117UY

Hunters Lane

CA118DX

Roman Road

CA118EN

Hutton Hill

CA118BU

Folly Lane

CA118EX

Cold Springs Court

CA117TW

Sandgate

CA118AP

Fell Lane

CA118AQ

Fell Lane

CA118DU

Hutton Hill

CA119JE

Tara Hill

CA119LD

Spring Bank

CA111TL

Duke Street

CA118DL

Brentfield Way

CA118FZ

Mulberry Gardens

CA118NA

Folly Lane

CA118RB

Salkeld Road

CA117FB

Friargate

CA117UZ

Albert Street

CA118DR

Brentfield Way

CA118EY

Cold Springs Park

CA118NF

Barco Hill Grove

CA119HN

Poplar Place

CA119JG

Monks Close

CA111TF

Penrith North

CA117QP

Lowther Terrace

CA117XP

Crown Terrace

CA117YN

Benson Row

CA118AU

Barton View

CA118BN

Beacon Edge

CA118EP

Brent Road

CA118NY

The Courtyard

CA118QP

White Ox Way

CA117QX

Wordsworth Street

CA117RJ

Croft Avenue

CA117TT

Arthur Street

CA119LA

Beacon Edge

CA111SE

Duke Street

CA111TE

Penrith North

CA111TJ

Penrith North

CA117RL

Croft Avenue

CA117TJ

Sandgate

CA117XX

Penrith North

CA118AY

Horsley Terrace

CA118EB

Pennine Way

CA118LS

Carleton Derrick Drive

CA119JH

Raiselands Croft

CA111SU

Duke Street

CA117SD

Beacon Edge

CA118BB

Sand Croft

CA118BX

Pewter Close

CA118HB

Milner Mount

CA118LX

Barco Avenue

CA118RY

Forest Hill

CA119HA

Canny Croft

CA117RS

Croft Terrace

CA117TU

Arthur Street

CA117UJ

Nicholson Lane

CA117UX

The Gardens

CA118FY

Roper Street

CA119HQ

Anchor Close

CA111SL

Penrith North

CA118BP

Salkeld Road

CA118ES

Brent Road

CA118ET

Old London Road

CA118RR

Bowscar Road

CA119FX

Scotland Road

CA119HW

Scotland Road

Data Sources

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