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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 81 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
81
Deprivation level
5/10
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
45.89(+24%)
Shoplifting
14.98(+162%)
Public order
9.67(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(-17%)
Drugs
6.48(+71%)
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 149 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Penrith South area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 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
Detached33£305,000
Flats26£117,500
Semi-Detached42£211,000
Terraced48£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

CA117SP

Devonshire Street

CA118UB

Eamont Mews

CA102BD

Kemplay Foot

CA111BS

Crown Square

CA117BE

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117DJ

Fallowfield Court

CA117JA

Castlegate Mews

CA117PL

Gibson Yard

CA118LD

Lonsdale Court

CA118PD

Wetheriggs Lane

CA118PS

Clifford Road

CA118RJ

Victoria Road

CA118TY

Penrith South

CA119BD

Hartness Road

CA111BQ

Crown Square

CA117EN

Two Lions Square

CA118PB

Wetheriggs Lane

CA118PE

Wetheriggs Lane

CA118PL

Rydal Crescent

CA119AD

Castle View

CA117DQ

Great Dockray

CA117JL

Elm Terrace

CA117XD

Queen Street

CA118GT

Bridge Lane

CA118HJ

Bridge Lane

CA118TR

Penrith South

CA118WT

Kilmond Gardens

CA119BY

James Street

CA119EB

Greystoke Road

CA119NG

Thacka Lane

CA102AL

Carleton Hall Gardens

CA117JU

Brunswick Road

CA117PD

Foster Street

CA117SU

Devonshire Street

CA117TA

Burrowgate

CA118TL

Chestnut Close

CA119AA

Norfolk Road

CA117EX

Wetheriggs Rise

CA117JQ

Ullswater Road

CA117LY

Duke Street

CA118EG

Tulip Gardens

CA118JU

Pategill Road

CA118JW

Carleton Road

CA118WG

Apple Tree Gardens

CA119FB

Greenbank Road

CA119FY

Newton Road

CA117YA

Penrith South

CA102FA

Carleton Avenue

CA110FA

Penrith South

CA117EU

Wetheriggs Rise

CA118FH

Magnolia Drive

CA118JS

Pategill Road

CA118NJ

Holme Riggs Avenue

CA118PA

Mayburgh Avenue

CA118WB

Jasmine Close

CA119BL

Gilwilly Road

CA119DT

Newlands Place

CA119GP

Derwent Close

CA119AE

Mill Street

CA117JZ

Elm Villas

CA117LQ

Bluebell Court

CA117NR

Scotland Road

CA118WS

Carleton Hill Road

CA119BP

Gillan Way

CA119HR

Robinson Street

CA117DE

Great Dockray

CA117JH

Ullswater Road

CA118BY

Tulip Gardens

CA118LN

Pategill Road

CA118PF

Netherend Road

CA118RG

Winters Park

CA118WL

Beech Gardens

CA119AL

Alexandra Road

CA111BH

Crown Square

CA117HE

Castle Hill Road

CA117LL

Brunswick Square

CA117PG

Middlegate

CA118AL

Manor Park

CA118HS

Roper Street

CA118JE

Jubilee Close

CA118NE

Barkhouse Close

CA119BE

Norfolk Place

CA117BB

Champion Way

CA117DR

West Lane

CA117GP

Bowling Green Lane

CA118PU

Clifford Road

CA117BX

Market Square

CA117DP

West Lane

CA117NZ

Foster Street

CA117PZ

Wilson Row

CA117XF

Queen Street

CA118QD

Clifford Close

CA119DB

Greystoke Park Avenue

CA110FD

Penrith South

CA117DB

Great Dockray

CA117NA

Duke Street

CA118RU

Harthwaite Gardens

CA118TS

Oak Road

CA118UJ

Laburnum Way

CA119GR

Gillan Way

Data Sources

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