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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

CA118WD

Beech Close

CA110AB

Newton Road

CA117DG

West Lane

CA117EH

Ullswater Road

CA117EY

Wetheriggs Rise

CA117FY

Bluebell Lane

CA117HY

Castlegate

CA117JD

Castlegate

CA117LD

Garden Close

CA117LU

Brunswick Road

CA118WH

Carleton Hill Road

CA119DE

Greystoke Park Close

CA119DJ

Union Lane

CA119DS

Howard Terrace

CA119HP

Scotland Road

CA117LP

Brunswick Square

CA118TP

Carleton Avenue

CA118TT

Alder Road

CA117DA

Cornmarket

CA117PA

Foster Street

CA117SY

Middlegate

CA118BF

Manor Park

CA119AF

Mill Terrace

CA119GQ

Gillan Way

CA102BL

Skirsgill Lane

CA117BH

Rowcliffe Lane

CA117FW

Champion Way

CA117HS

Cornmarket

CA117HT

Cornmarket

CA117LN

Brunswick Terrace

CA118FA

Primrose Drive

CA118FP

Freesia Gardens

CA118FR

Heaplaw Grove

CA118LB

Pategill Square

CA118PJ

Rydal Crescent

CA118RQ

Carleton Avenue

CA119AB

Norfolk Road

CA110BF

Newton Road

CA117YH

Burrowgate

CA118PN

Rydal Court

CA102BQ

Skirsgill Lane

CA117ER

Tyne Close Avenue

CA117PP

Middlegate

CA118HN

Victoria Road

CA118QT

Ullswater Road

CA118TX

Frenchfield Gardens

CA118UA

Penrith South

CA119DF

Bridge Street

CA119DY

Union Terrace

CA119EA

Norfolk Road

CA119FD

Penrith South

CA117HB

Castle Hill Road

CA117JW

Cromwell Road

CA117LE

Penrith South

CA117ND

Watson Terrace

CA117NJ

Stricklandgate

CA118JX

Pategill Park

CA118LA

Hargreaves Court

CA118PQ

Netherend Road

CA118TH

Willow Close

CA119BF

Gilwilly Road

CA119BQ

Bowerbank Way

CA119FE

Stalker Road

CA117NY

Lark Field

CA118PP

Clifford Road

CA119DL

Howard Street

CA119HX

Thacka Lane

CA117JY

Elm Terrace

CA118NT

Huntley Avenue

CA119AN

Alexandra Road

CA111BU

Crown Square

CA117DD

Great Dockray

CA117LT

Brunswick Road

CA117NE

Strickland Terrace

CA118BD

Victoria Road

CA118QA

Pearson Court

CA117BU

Brewery Lane

CA117PJ

Mallard Close

CA118HR

Victoria Road

CA118UP

Holly Close

CA102AX

Carleton Hall Road

CA117ET

Wetheriggs Rise

CA117HJ

Poets Walk

CA117PX

Corney Square

CA118PZ

Helvellyn Court

CA118TG

Rimington Way

CA119BN

Cowper Road

CA117BP

Angel Lane

CA117NB

Duke Street

CA117YE

St Andrews Churchyard

CA118PR

Clifford Road

CA119AX

Musgrave Street

CA119BS

Windsor Drive

CA117HZ

Castlegate

CA118FG

Snowdrop Close

CA119BJ

Balmoral Close

CA117AF

Langton Court

CA117FD

Kilgour Street

CA117PF

Grove Court

CA118AF

Southend Road

Data Sources

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