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Penrith South

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About

Penrith South ward encompasses the southern neighbourhoods of Penrith, a market town situated just north of the River Eamont. The area includes residential streets, local schools, and retail parks that serve the wider community. Its landscape is characterised by views towards the nearby Pennine fells, which frame the western horizon. The ward functions as a key residential and service area for the town, with direct access to the M6 motorway providing connections across the region.

The area includes the historic Penrith Castle grounds, a green space with ruins dating to the 14th century, located near the town centre. Development ranges from older terraced housing to more modern estates, supporting a mix of households. Local facilities are geared towards day-to-day needs, with several supermarkets and business units located on its periphery. The ward's structure reflects Penrith's role as a central hub within the Eden Valley.

Area overview

On average Penrith South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penrith South is £39,926 per year. There are 5 schools in Penrith South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Penrith South is home to around 9,414 people, with a population density of about 1,177.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penrith South Population
9,414
Population density
1,177.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.3(+19%)
Shoplifting
11.58(+100%)
Public order
10.94(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-36%)
Drugs
5.42(+39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,524
90.54%
Other White
524
5.57%
Indian
65
0.69%
Chinese
49
0.52%
Irish
45
0.48%
Total population: 9,415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,917
24.38%
No qualifications
1,679
21.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,300
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,245
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
864
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 7,864

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,566
35.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,058
24.05%
Other social rented
722
16.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
720
16.37%
Other forms of private rent
127
2.89%
Total households: 4,399

Property prices in Penrith South

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Penrith South area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,250 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penrith South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£306,250
Flats25£120,000
Semi-Detached45£230,000
Terraced52£170,000

10 years median price trend in Penrith South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrith South.

All postcodes in Penrith South

CA118LW

Carleton Place

CA118UN

Cypress Way

CA117JZ

Elm Villas

CA118PE

Wetheriggs Lane

CA119FN

Oxford Close

CA119AS

Musgrave Street

CA118UB

Eamont Mews

CA117HD

Castle Hill Road

CA118RF

Cumberland Place

CA117FN

Brewery Lane

CA118HJ

Bridge Lane

CA117HW

Corn Market

CA118PH

Netherend Road

CA110AB

Newton Road

CA118JS

Pategill Road

CA119FA

Newton Road

CA118TZ

Carleton Hill Road

CA119AB

Norfolk Road

CA119EX

Hillcrest

CA117PA

Foster Street

CA117EJ

Rowcliffe Lane

CA118WF

Hawthorn Drive

CA118JA

Tynefield Drive

CA117FQ

Cricketers Walk

CA118WT

Kilmond Gardens

CA118FL

Camellia Close

CA117LE

Penrith South

CA119BQ

Bowerbank Way

CA117ND

Watson Terrace

CA117NP

Scotland Road

CA118TH

Willow Close

CA117HY

Castlegate

CA119FW

Cowper Road

CA117PJ

Mallard Close

CA117BJ

Princes Court

CA117XB

Brook Street

CA118EG

Tulip Gardens

CA118HN

Victoria Road

CA119ES

Castletown Drive

CA117JY

Elm Terrace

CA118HH

Victoria Road

CA118FU

Burney Road

CA118FG

Snowdrop Close

CA117BH

Rowcliffe Lane

CA118LF

Mary Langley Way

CA118RJ

Victoria Road

CA118BD

Victoria Road

CA118TN

Birch Crescent

CA117NB

Duke Street

CA117LR

Brunswick Square

CA117DP

West Lane

CA118LN

Pategill Road

CA118UJ

Laburnum Way

CA117SN

Devonshire Street

CA118RQ

Carleton Avenue

CA119DP

Myers Lane

CA117BB

Champion Way

CA119EF

Greystoke Close

CA118HL

White House Gardens

CA118JD

Prince Charles Close

CA118JF

Pategill Road

CA118JE

Jubilee Close

CA118RG

Winters Park

CA117DN

Castle Drive

CA118TR

Penrith South

CA118WG

Apple Tree Gardens

CA117SU

Devonshire Street

CA117BT

Angel Lane

CA119GP

Derwent Close

CA117BS

Market Square

CA117LF

Garden Close

CA117DY

Castle Terrace

CA118QT

Ullswater Road

CA118LB

Pategill Square

CA117ET

Wetheriggs Rise

CA117NY

Lark Field

CA117EP

Skirsgill Gardens

CA118PZ

Helvellyn Court

CA118JB

Bridge Lane

CA111BU

Crown Square

CA117ED

Castle Drive

CA119BT

Greystoke Park Road

CA117AA

Crown Square

CA102BD

Kemplay Foot

CA117DJ

Fallowfield Court

CA118WS

Carleton Hill Road

CA110BF

Newton Road

CA117JE

Castlegate

CA118WU

Carleton Hill Road

CA119BX

Skiddaw View

CA118NL

Holme Riggs Avenue

CA102BE

Penrith South

CA102AU

Carleton Avenue

CA119DZ

Norfolk Road

CA118EJ

Tulip Gardens

CA118TJ

Cedar Close

CA102BB

Penrith South

CA118PS

Clifford Road

CA117DA

Cornmarket

CA118QD

Clifford Close

Data Sources

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