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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

CA118HH

Victoria Road

CA118WE

Azalea Close

CA119ES

Castletown Drive

CA117JB

Castlegate

CA117JE

Castlegate

CA117SN

Devonshire Street

CA117SX

Devonshire Street

CA117XS

Crown Square

CA118UF

Juniper Way

CA118UH

Larch Close

CA119AR

Alexandra Road

CA119BB

East Lakes Business Park

CA119BT

Greystoke Park Road

CA117LH

Blue Bell Lane

CA117PB

Harrison Street

CA118FE

Crocus Avenue

CA118UN

Cypress Way

CA119FN

Oxford Close

CA102BA

The Green

CA117FQ

Cricketers Walk

CA118JA

Tynefield Drive

CA118JZ

Brooklands View

CA119BU

Haweswater Close

CA119FJ

Haweswater Road

CA117DS

Neville Avenue

CA117EP

Skirsgill Gardens

CA117HR

Corn Market

CA117PT

Middlegate

CA117ST

Devonshire Street

CA118FJ

Lilac Grove

CA118GY

Pategill Road

CA118NG

Bridge Lane

CA118NS

Huntley Avenue

CA118NU

Huntley Avenue

CA118WR

Daffodil Drive

CA119AS

Musgrave Street

CA119DX

Holyoake Terrace

CA111BT

Crown Square

CA110DN

Penrith South

CA117EF

Castle Drive

CA117GN

Bowling Green Lane

CA118NL

Holme Riggs Avenue

CA119AW

Alexandra Road

CA117AB

Crown Square

CA117DW

Castle Drive

CA117JG

Auction Mart Lane

CA118HU

Victoria Road

CA119AH

Mill Street

CA119DH

Brougham Street

CA102DY

Highbank Court

CA117BW

Champion Way

CA117EG

Ullswater Road

CA117LW

Brunswick Square

CA118JR

Carleton Drive

CA118LJ

Irving Court

CA117AX

King Street

CA117FX

Two Lions Square

CA117JF

Brunswick Terrace

CA117LR

Brunswick Square

CA117YF

St Andrews View

CA118JT

Pategill Road

CA118PH

Netherend Road

CA118UG

Sycamore Drive

CA110AG

Newton Road

CA117NQ

Beatham Court

CA118GW

Bridge Lane

CA118HX

Bridge Lane

CA118UE

Cherry Gardens

CA118UL

Aspen Gardens

CA119EG

Berkeley Court

CA102AU

Carleton Avenue

CA117HW

Corn Market

CA117NW

Scotland Road

CA118FF

Iris Grove

CA118FS

Dunfell Garth

CA118QB

Porthouse Road

CA119DW

Brougham Street

CA117EA

Castle Terrace

CA118HL

White House Gardens

CA119DG

Mardale Road

CA119DR

Newlands Terrace

CA110DW

Greystoke Road

CA119AJ

Alexandra Road

CA110FF

Penrith South

CA111EG

Crown Square

CA117EZ

Wetheriggs Rise

CA117GS

Ullswater Road

CA118JB

Bridge Lane

CA117DX

Castle Terrace

CA118JH

Southend Road

CA118NH

Holme Riggs Avenue

CA118NW

Huntley Court

CA118PW

Clifford Road

CA118RW

Beckside

CA117BN

Great Dockray

CA117BQ

Princes Street

CA117FR

Brewery Lane

CA117HD

Castle Hill Road

CA117LG

Brunswick Road

CA118FU

Burney Road

Data Sources

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