Postcode CA11 7BQ is located in an urban town, within the Penrith South ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Penrith Central & West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penrith Central & West is £37,800 per year. The nearest station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tynefield Park.
Penrith Central & West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Penrith Central & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Penrith Central & West is £37,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from CA11 7BQ.
Penrith Central & West near CA11 7BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Penrith (North Lakes) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Penrith (North Lakes) | N/A | Walking directions to Penrith (North Lakes) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tynefield Park | Large | Walking directions to Tynefield Park |
| 0.2 mi | Castle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brunswick Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Square Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £321,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £230,000 | £241 |
| Terraced | 52 | £165,000 | £175 |
| Flats | 24 | £121,500 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA11 7BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 2, Tournament House, Bowling Green Lane, Penrith, CA11 7GP | Flats | Leasehold | £119,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 10, Tournament House, Bowling Green Lane, Penrith, CA11 7GP | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 35, King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AY | Other | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 20, King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AJ | Other | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 5, Crown Square, Penrith, CA11 7AB | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 |
In the CA11 7BQ postcode area, located within Penrith Central & West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA11 7BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Romanian World Ltd. | 20 King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AJ | Walking directions to Romanian World Ltd. |
| 0 mi | M&S Foodhall | 22-27 King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AG | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Another weight | 6 Angel Lane, Penrith, CA11 7BP | Walking directions to Another weight |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Common Garden Square, Penrith, CA11 7FG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 36-40 Burrowgate, Penrith, CA11 7TA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA11 7BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Barbara Jayson
Penrith South - Elected 12 Mar 2026
Markus Campbell-Savours
Penrith and Solway - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA11 7BQ records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CA11 7BQ in Penrith Central & West is £185,500 (about £218 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CA11 7BQ, including Brunswick School (Good), Ullswater Community College (Good) and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA11 7BQ is Penrith (North Lakes), about 507 m away.
CA11 7BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,695 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA11 7BQ is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Barbara Jayson (Liberal Democrats).
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.