CA11 7EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Drive, 0.6km from Sandgates in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith South ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA11 7EB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA11 7EB are sourced from Output Area E00097710 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE DRIVE, CA11 7EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE DRIVE, CA11 7EB.
334
37
£ 36,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA11 7EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CA11 7EB has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 7EB. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA11 7EB is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ullswater Community College
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
North Lakes School
Brunswick School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Beaconside CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Angel Lane Accessories0.3 km
- J & J Graham0.3 km
- Natures Health Store0.4 km
- Ryans Off Licence Ltd0.5 km
- The Fish Cellar0.4 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Glendale Guest House0.7 km
- The Blue Swallow Guest House0.3 km
- Ashbank0.7 km
- Ashberry Guest House0.4 km
- No 3 Victoria Road0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Dog Beck0.3 km
- Fell Bar0.3 km
- The Castlegate Arms0.3 km
- The Druids Arms0.5 km
- Woolpack0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- AWJ Penrith Truckstop0.7 km
- Crepes & Bubble Waffles Limited0.2 km
- Narrowbar Cafe0.4 km
- Waffle Time0.3 km
- Grants of Castlegate0.3 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Angel Lane Chippie0.3 km
- Dana Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- My Kebab0.5 km
- Olivers Tasty Bites0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrith0.3 km
- Langwathby7.0 km
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Penrith North Lakes Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA117EB · Data under Open Government Licence