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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

CA117BN

Great Dockray

CA118WA

Pear Tree Way

CA119BS

Windsor Drive

CA117PD

Foster Street

CA118PY

Blencathra Court

CA118WD

Beech Close

CA118JX

Pategill Park

CA117FX

Two Lions Square

CA118WL

Beech Gardens

CA118LG

Pategill Court

CA117LY

Duke Street

CA118FE

Crocus Avenue

CA110BX

Greystoke Road

CA117BY

Market Square

CA117FR

Brewery Lane

CA118GY

Pategill Road

CA119AN

Alexandra Road

CA119DR

Newlands Terrace

CA119DF

Bridge Street

CA118UH

Larch Close

CA118PT

Clifford Road

CA118QE

Clifford Road

CA119DU

Union Lane

CA110AG

Newton Road

CA117ST

Devonshire Street

CA117DS

Neville Avenue

CA117JH

Ullswater Road

CA117DW

Castle Drive

CA117DL

West Lane

CA119BN

Cowper Road

CA117LA

Elm Grove

CA117XD

Queen Street

CA119AW

Alexandra Road

CA117AF

Langton Court

CA117JD

Castlegate

CA119FF

Gilwilly Lane

CA119ED

Newton Road

CA117HR

Corn Market

CA119DJ

Union Lane

CA102BQ

Skirsgill Lane

CA110FD

Penrith South

CA119AP

Albert Villas

CA111BS

Crown Square

CA119NG

Thacka Lane

CA118RN

Southend Road

CA118JP

Carleton Drive

CA119AJ

Alexandra Road

CA118PU

Clifford Road

CA118RH

Bridge Lane

CA117GS

Ullswater Road

CA118AL

Manor Park

CA118LA

Hargreaves Court

CA118BY

Tulip Gardens

CA117DH

Castle Foundry

CA117FY

Bluebell Lane

CA119AE

Mill Street

CA117LG

Brunswick Road

CA117HB

Castle Hill Road

CA118NE

Barkhouse Close

CA118SW

Beacon Edge

CA118TY

Penrith South

CA118TX

Frenchfield Gardens

CA117PT

Middlegate

CA119AX

Musgrave Street

CA117TA

Burrowgate

CA117NZ

Foster Street

CA117JQ

Ullswater Road

CA117HQ

Corn Market

CA118PR

Clifford Road

CA117DB

Great Dockray

CA102FA

Carleton Avenue

CA118PX

Clifford Court

CA102AA

Moor Lane

CA119DE

Greystoke Park Close

CA118TU

Maple Drive

CA117NQ

Beatham Court

CA119FD

Penrith South

CA117PG

Middlegate

CA118JR

Carleton Drive

CA119FE

Stalker Road

CA118JH

Southend Road

CA118WH

Carleton Hill Road

CA119BY

James Street

CA117BQ

Princes Street

CA118TQ

Brooklands Grange

CA119FG

Brougham Street

CA118UU

Penrith South

CA118FX

High Cup Heights

CA118UG

Sycamore Drive

CA119BU

Haweswater Close

CA111BQ

Crown Square

CA118QB

Porthouse Road

CA117YF

St Andrews View

CA118LD

Lonsdale Court

CA117EZ

Wetheriggs Rise

CA118UD

Helmsley Close

CA118FP

Freesia Gardens

CA117NE

Strickland Terrace

CA118NU

Huntley Avenue

CA117LH

Blue Bell Lane

Data Sources

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