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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

CA118TW

Frenchfield Way

CA117LN

Brunswick Terrace

CA117JF

Brunswick Terrace

CA119AH

Mill Street

CA117PX

Corney Square

CA117SP

Devonshire Street

CA118JQ

Southend Terrace

CA118PD

Wetheriggs Lane

CA118TS

Oak Road

CA119AG

Mill Street

CA117JW

Cromwell Road

CA117DZ

Castle Terrace

CA118RW

Beckside

CA118UA

Penrith South

CA117BU

Brewery Lane

CA118PN

Rydal Court

CA118QA

Pearson Court

CA118TT

Alder Road

CA117JG

Auction Mart Lane

CA119AR

Alexandra Road

CA117EX

Wetheriggs Rise

CA118NX

Carleton Road

CA117LJ

Brunswick Terrace

CA118NN

Holme Riggs Avenue

CA117EE

Castle Drive

CA117EL

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117LW

Brunswick Square

CA118NH

Holme Riggs Avenue

CA118NT

Huntley Avenue

CA117FP

Two Lions Square

CA119EU

Haweswater Road

CA117EA

Castle Terrace

CA117FG

Common Garden Square

CA118TL

Chestnut Close

CA117HT

Cornmarket

CA119DX

Holyoake Terrace

CA119DG

Mardale Road

CA119DB

Greystoke Park Avenue

CA118FS

Dunfell Garth

CA118GW

Bridge Lane

CA111EG

Crown Square

CA117HX

Castlegate

CA119EH

Mardale Road

CA117BW

Champion Way

CA119EA

Norfolk Road

CA119BB

East Lakes Business Park

CA118FA

Primrose Drive

CA102BL

Skirsgill Lane

CA117LQ

Bluebell Court

CA117LS

Brunswick Square

CA117GP

Bowling Green Lane

CA117JL

Elm Terrace

CA118HU

Victoria Road

CA117EN

Two Lions Square

CA118FF

Iris Grove

CA118PF

Netherend Road

CA117EU

Wetheriggs Rise

CA118JU

Pategill Road

CA118HR

Victoria Road

CA119GR

Gillan Way

CA117LP

Brunswick Square

CA117LT

Brunswick Road

CA118FH

Magnolia Drive

CA117DX

Castle Terrace

CA110DW

Greystoke Road

CA119DS

Howard Terrace

CA118JZ

Brooklands View

CA118RU

Harthwaite Gardens

CA118PL

Rydal Crescent

CA102AX

Carleton Hall Road

CA118JT

Pategill Road

CA117DR

West Lane

CA118HX

Bridge Lane

CA117BE

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117SY

Middlegate

CA118FT

Mickle Drive

CA119BZ

Newton Road

CA118FD

Primrose Drive

CA118PP

Clifford Road

CA117XF

Queen Street

CA119DT

Newlands Place

CA110FP

Newton Road

CA117NW

Scotland Road

CA117XH

Brook Street

CA118PQ

Netherend Road

CA119ET

Castletown Court

CA117HL

Little Dockray

CA119BF

Gilwilly Road

CA118NJ

Holme Riggs Avenue

CA118JW

Carleton Road

CA117DG

West Lane

CA111BH

Crown Square

CA119DN

Howard Street

CA117DT

Warwick Place

CA117LX

Brunswick Road

CA118NZ

Mayburgh Avenue

CA118PB

Wetheriggs Lane

CA117PZ

Wilson Row

CA118AF

Southend Road

CA117BX

Market Square

Data Sources

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