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CA11 7HY

Castlegate

Penrith South

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Detailed insights for CA11 7HY

Overview

Postcode CA11 7HY 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 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Castle Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Penrith Central & West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Penrith Central & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.3%

Approximately 34.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Penrith Central & West is £37,800 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from CA11 7HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Penrith Central & West near CA11 7HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Penrith (North Lakes) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA11 7HY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Penrith (North Lakes)

N/A

Walking directions to Penrith (North Lakes)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA11 7HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCastle ParkMediumWalking directions to Castle Park
0.2 miBrunswick Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Square Gardens
0.3 miCoronation GardenSmallWalking directions to Coronation Garden

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
3,942 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.66(+63%)
Public order
10.4(+3%)
Shoplifting
10.4(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.51(-16%)
Other theft
4.62(-30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
78.68%
Other White
25
9.19%
Indian
7
2.57%
Irish
7
2.57%
Bangladeshi
6
2.21%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
23.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
22.55%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
33.72%
Other social rented
49
28.49%
Owns outright
24
13.95%
Owns with a mortgage
17
9.88%
Other forms of private rent
12
6.98%
Total households: 172

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.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA11 7HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA11 7HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 20263C, Castlegate, Penrith, CA11 7HZFlatsLeasehold£170,000
27 Feb 2026Elm Bank, Elm Terrace, Penrith, CA11 7LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£258,000
25 Jul 20253, Hackberry Bank, Elm Terrace, Penrith, CA11 7LBTerracedFreehold£240,000
13 May 20251, Hackberry Bank, Elm Terrace, Penrith, CA11 7LBTerracedFreehold£240,000
18 Mar 202637, Castlegate, Penrith, CA11 7JDTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the CA11 7HY postcode area, located within Penrith Central & West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA11 7HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBrunswick SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth Grammar School PenrithAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Catherine's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA11 7HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA11 7HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisonsBrunswick Road, Penrith, CA11 7LUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miAnother weight6 Angel Lane, Penrith, CA11 7BPWalking directions to Another weight
0.1 miMorrisons DailyAuctionmart Road, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 7JUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miŻabka11 Middlegate, Penrith, CA11 7PGWalking directions to Żabka
0.2 miBoothsBrunswick Road, Penrith, CA11 7JUWalking directions to Booths

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).

Band A£1,593
Band B£1,858
Band C£2,124
Band D£2,389
Band E£2,920
Band F£3,451
Band G£3,982
Band H£4,778

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA11 7HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barbara Jayson

Penrith South - Elected 12 Mar 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Markus Campbell-Savours

Penrith and Solway - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWestmorland and FurnessE06000064
Parliamentary ConstituencyPenrith and SolwayE14001424
WardPenrith SouthE05014243
ParishPenrithE04012411
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Penrith Central & WestE02004010
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eden 003EE01019336
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA11 7HY

Is CA11 7HY (Penrith Central & West) safe?

The area around CA11 7HY records about 101 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.

What is the average house price near CA11 7HY?

The median sale price around CA11 7HY in Penrith Central & West is £185,500 (about £218 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA11 7HY?

There are 6 schools close to CA11 7HY, including Brunswick School (Good), Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (Good) and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA11 7HY?

The closest station to CA11 7HY is Penrith (North Lakes), about 319 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA11 7HY?

CA11 7HY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,200 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA11 7HY (Penrith Central & West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA11 7HY is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Barbara Jayson (Liberal Democrats).

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.