CA11 7RB is a sought-after residential area on Drovers Lane, 0.2km from Little Dockray in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith North ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For serious buyers, CA11 7RB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA11 7RB are sourced from Output Area E00097693 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DROVERS LANE, CA11 7RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVERS LANE, CA11 7RB.
307
47
£ 42,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA11 7RB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CA11 7RB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 7RB. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 286,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA11 7RB has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Brunswick School
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Ullswater Community College
North Lakes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Angel Lane Accessories0.6 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Yorkshire Trading Company0.6 km
- Spirits Of Dawn0.4 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Glendale Guest House0.1 km
- The Blue Swallow Guest House0.9 km
- Acorn Guest House0.4 km
- No 3 Victoria Road0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Dog Beck0.8 km
- Fell Bar0.6 km
- The Castlegate Arms0.5 km
- The Druids Arms0.5 km
- Woolpack0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- AWJ Penrith Truckstop0.9 km
- Crepes & Bubble Waffles Limited0.7 km
- Narrowbar Cafe0.5 km
- Waffle Time0.5 km
- Grants of Castlegate0.5 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Booths0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Angel Lane Chippie0.6 km
- Dana Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- My Kebab0.3 km
- Olivers Tasty Bites0.6 km
- Spicy Kitchen0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrith0.7 km
- Langwathby6.7 km
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald9.7 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CA117RB · Data under Open Government Licence