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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 20% 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 4 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

Median price£185,500
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £265K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £218 per square foot) in Penrith South area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,250 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penrith South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£321,000£281
Semi-Detached46£230,000£241
Terraced52£165,000£175
Flats24£121,500£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penrith South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrith South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£118,500£170,000£129,000
2017£254,495£106,250£165,000£137,500
2018£268,995£127,000£185,500£145,000
2019£279,995£125,000£181,000£138,000
2020£280,000£98,500£187,000£144,000
2021£291,500£116,500£187,000£145,000
2022£325,000£125,250£222,200£150,000
2023£325,000£132,750£230,000£171,000
2024£332,500£130,000£220,000£160,000
2025£325,000£120,000£218,000£170,000
2026£330,000£117,000£245,000£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penrith South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penrith South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£166£192£142
2017£218£139£192£166
2018£217£209£212£154
2019£219£215£200£126
2020£206£173£195£155
2021£222£188£208£157
2022£238£195£235£162
2023£267£203£243£195
2024£263£196£253£176
2025£269£198£243£175
2026£280£180£241£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penrith South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penrith South in the last year.

All postcodes in Penrith South

CA118LE

Mary Langley Way

CA118UF

Juniper Way

CA117JU

Brunswick Road

CA117JB

Castlegate

CA117ER

Tyne Close Avenue

CA118LJ

Irving Court

CA102BG

Skirsgill Cottages

CA119AD

Castle View

CA117TH

Sandgate

CA118PJ

Rydal Crescent

CA118NS

Huntley Avenue

CA119GQ

Gillan Way

CA117LD

Garden Close

CA119AL

Alexandra Road

CA118NP

Southend Road

CA118FJ

Lilac Grove

CA117NR

Scotland Road

CA118TG

Rimington Way

CA118FN

Lily Drive

CA117PP

Middlegate

CA117HE

Castle Hill Road

CA119AF

Mill Terrace

CA117LB

Elm Terrace

CA119FB

Greenbank Road

CA119BP

Gillan Way

CA117HJ

Poets Walk

CA117AY

King Street

CA117DQ

Great Dockray

CA118HY

Bridge Lane

CA110DR

Mile Lane

CA117YH

Burrowgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.