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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.

Data Sources

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