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.
BALMORAL CLOSE, CA11 9BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL CLOSE, CA11 9BJ.
304
41
£ 36,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Brunswick School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
North Lakes School
Ullswater Community College
Beaconside CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: CA119BJ · Data under Open Government Licence