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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 145 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
Flats25£120,000
Semi-Detached41£210,000
Terraced46£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

CA119ET

Castletown Court

CA110FP

Newton Road

CA117EE

Castle Drive

CA117HA

Castle Hill Road

CA118FQ

Meldon Avenue

CA118GZ

Prince Charles Close

CA118JD

Prince Charles Close

CA118JY

Pategill Walk

CA118NZ

Mayburgh Avenue

CA118TJ

Cedar Close

CA117ED

Castle Drive

CA118LW

Carleton Place

CA118RE

Winters Park

CA119BX

Skiddaw View

CA117BJ

Princes Court

CA117HX

Castlegate

CA117LF

Garden Close

CA117TE

Burrowgate

CA117TH

Sandgate

CA118FT

Mickle Drive

CA119DP

Myers Lane

CA117FP

Two Lions Square

CA117LX

Brunswick Road

CA117NU

Foster Street

CA118QU

Bridge Lane

CA119AP

Albert Villas

CA119DN

Howard Street

CA119DQ

Cross Street

CA117DL

West Lane

CA117DY

Castle Terrace

CA118FN

Lily Drive

CA118PX

Clifford Court

CA118TQ

Brooklands Grange

CA119FA

Newton Road

CA117LB

Elm Terrace

CA118LF

Mary Langley Way

CA119BZ

Newton Road

CA119ED

Newton Road

CA102BB

Penrith South

CA117XB

Brook Street

CA118HZ

Tynefield Drive

CA118JQ

Southend Terrace

CA118NP

Southend Road

CA118PT

Clifford Road

CA118UD

Helmsley Close

CA118UZ

Bannerdale Road

CA119EU

Haweswater Road

CA119FW

Cowper Road

CA117ES

Tyne Close Terrace

CA118NN

Holme Riggs Avenue

CA118WU

Penrith South

CA118HY

Bridge Lane

CA117BT

Angel Lane

CA117DU

Great Dockray

CA117LS

Brunswick Square

CA117DN

Castle Drive

CA118HW

Bridge Lane

CA118RF

Cumberland Place

CA117DT

Warwick Place

CA117FG

Common Garden Square

CA117HL

Little Dockray

CA117HQ

Corn Market

CA117LA

Elm Grove

CA117SR

Devonshire Street

CA117SS

Devonshire Street

CA118LL

Sim Court

CA118QF

Skirsgill Close

CA118RH

Bridge Lane

CA118RN

Southend Road

CA118TW

Frenchfield Way

CA119AT

Musgrave Street

CA118QE

Clifford Road

CA118UU

Penrith South

CA119DU

Union Lane

CA119ER

Mardale Close

CA110BX

Greystoke Road

CA117EJ

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117NP

Scotland Road

CA117NS

Lowther Court

CA118FD

Primrose Drive

CA118LH

Pategill Road

CA119DA

York Street

CA119EF

Greystoke Close

CA102BE

Penrith South

CA117BS

Market Square

CA117XH

Brook Street

CA118FL

Camellia Close

CA118JF

Pategill Road

CA118TN

Birch Crescent

CA119AQ

Mill Street

CA102AJ

Carleton Hall Walk

CA110DR

Mile Lane

CA117PH

Three Crowns Yard

CA118JP

Carleton Drive

CA118PG

Netherend Road

CA118TU

Maple Drive

CA119EX

Hillcrest

CA110DJ

Penrith South

CA117DH

Castle Foundry

CA117LJ

Brunswick Terrace

Data Sources

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