Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

BALMORAL CLOSE, CA11 9BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL CLOSE, CA11 9BJ.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CA11 9BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 79% 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. Property prices are trending down 24.0% year-on-year.

home £224,545 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA11 9BJ is a safe, established residential area on Balmoral Close, 0.3km from Castletown in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith South ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £224k, down 24.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA11 9BJ are sourced from Output Area E00097720 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 9BJ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

8 sales · Mean £ 181,375

Detached

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 247,800

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CA11 9BJ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Public order24
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

Good997 pupils0.5 km
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Brunswick School

Good150 pupils0.6 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good112 pupils0.8 km
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North Lakes School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Ullswater Community College

Requires Improvement1507 pupils0.9 km
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Beaconside CofE Primary School

Good483 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Angel Lane Accessories0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Yorkshire Trading Company0.8 km
  • Spirits Of Dawn0.7 km
  • Oxfam0.7 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Glendale Guest House0.8 km
  • The Blue Swallow Guest House0.9 km
  • Acorn Guest House1.0 km
  • Ashberry Guest House1.0 km
  • No 3 Victoria Road0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Dog Beck0.8 km
  • Fell Bar0.7 km
  • The Castlegate Arms0.5 km
  • The Druids Arms0.9 km
  • Woolpack0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • AWJ Penrith Truckstop0.1 km
  • Crepes & Bubble Waffles Limited0.7 km
  • Narrowbar Cafe0.7 km
  • Waffle Time0.6 km
  • Grants of Castlegate0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Angel Lane Chippie0.7 km
  • Dana Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • My Kebab0.6 km
  • Olivers Tasty Bites0.7 km
  • Spicy Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penrith0.3 km
  • Langwathby7.4 km
  • Lazonby & Kirkoswald10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Penrith North Lakes Rail Station0.2 km