CA11 8AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Sandgates in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith South ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CA11 8AF offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CA11 8AF are sourced from Output Area E00097707 (shared with 192 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA11 8AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA11 8AF.
413
43
£ 36,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA11 8AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA11 8AF spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 8AF. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA11 8AF is above average at 91 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
Brunswick School
North Lakes School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Beaconside CofE Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Angel Lane Accessories0.3 km
- J & J Graham0.3 km
- Natures Health Store0.3 km
- Ryans Off Licence Ltd0.5 km
- The Fish Cellar0.3 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Glendale Guest House0.7 km
- The Blue Swallow Guest House0.1 km
- Ashbank0.8 km
- Ashberry Guest House0.2 km
- No 3 Victoria Road0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Dog Beck0.0 km
- Fell Bar0.2 km
- The Castlegate Arms0.4 km
- The Druids Arms0.4 km
- Woolpack0.4 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- AWJ Penrith Truckstop0.9 km
- Crepes & Bubble Waffles Limited0.2 km
- Narrowbar Cafe0.4 km
- Waffle Time0.3 km
- Grants of Castlegate0.4 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Angel Lane Chippie0.2 km
- Dana Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- My Kebab0.5 km
- Olivers Tasty Bites0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrith0.5 km
- Langwathby6.7 km
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald10.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CA118AF · Data under Open Government Licence