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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

CA119HX

Thacka Lane

CA117DD

Great Dockray

CA117EG

Ullswater Road

CA117EH

Ullswater Road

CA118HW

Bridge Lane

CA119BJ

Balmoral Close

CA119BG

Stalker Road

CA118RE

Winters Park

CA117JA

Castlegate Mews

CA110FA

Penrith South

CA118HS

Roper Street

CA118UZ

Bannerdale Road

CA117YA

Penrith South

CA117DU

Great Dockray

CA117XS

Crown Square

CA119AT

Musgrave Street

CA118GZ

Prince Charles Close

CA118WE

Azalea Close

CA118LL

Sim Court

CA119EE

Newton Road

CA117NS

Lowther Court

CA117HA

Castle Hill Road

CA119DH

Brougham Street

CA110DN

Penrith South

CA117HZ

Castlegate

CA118LH

Pategill Road

CA119DL

Howard Street

CA117PL

Gibson Yard

CA102AL

Carleton Hall Gardens

CA118HZ

Tynefield Drive

CA117BA

Rowcliffe Lane

CA119AQ

Mill Street

CA117PF

Grove Court

CA117EB

Castle Drive

CA117NA

Duke Street

CA102AJ

Carleton Hall Walk

CA119HR

Robinson Street

CA119AA

Norfolk Road

CA118JY

Pategill Walk

CA110FF

Penrith South

CA110DJ

Penrith South

CA119FJ

Haweswater Road

CA119HP

Scotland Road

CA118EQ

Tulip Gardens

CA118TP

Carleton Avenue

CA119FY

Newton Road

CA117PB

Harrison Street

CA117AB

Crown Square

CA118WR

Daffodil Drive

CA118QF

Skirsgill Close

CA119DY

Union Terrace

CA117SX

Devonshire Street

CA117EF

Castle Drive

CA117SR

Devonshire Street

CA118PA

Mayburgh Avenue

CA119BE

Norfolk Place

CA118BF

Manor Park

CA117FW

Champion Way

CA117DE

Great Dockray

CA118QU

Bridge Lane

CA119ER

Mardale Close

CA117FD

Kilgour Street

CA117ES

Tyne Close Terrace

CA117XE

Queen Street

CA118UE

Cherry Gardens

CA117AX

King Street

CA119DQ

Cross Street

CA117EY

Wetheriggs Rise

CA117NJ

Stricklandgate

CA117YE

St Andrews Churchyard

CA117BL

Great Dockray

CA118FQ

Meldon Avenue

CA118NW

Huntley Court

CA117NU

Foster Street

CA117TE

Burrowgate

CA117LU

Brunswick Road

CA118FR

Heaplaw Grove

CA119EB

Greystoke Road

CA119DA

York Street

CA117LL

Brunswick Square

CA111BT

Crown Square

CA117SS

Devonshire Street

CA102DY

Highbank Court

CA119BD

Hartness Road

CA117PH

Three Crowns Yard

CA119EG

Berkeley Court

CA118WB

Jasmine Close

CA118GT

Bridge Lane

CA117HS

Cornmarket

CA118NG

Bridge Lane

CA119BL

Gilwilly Road

CA118PG

Netherend Road

CA118PW

Clifford Road

CA117GN

Bowling Green Lane

CA118UP

Holly Close

CA118UL

Aspen Gardens

CA119DW

Brougham Street

CA118QS

Thirlmere Park

CA117BP

Angel Lane

CA102BA

The Green

Data Sources

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