CA11 9BL is a safe, established residential area on Gilwilly Road, 0.2km from Gilwilly in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith South ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CA11 9BL are sourced from Output Area E00097717 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GILWILLY ROAD, CA11 9BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILWILLY ROAD, CA11 9BL.
358
39
£ 36,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA11 9BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CA11 9BL is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 9BL. The average age is 39.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA11 9BL has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Brunswick School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Ullswater Community College
North Lakes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Angel Lane Accessories0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Yorkshire Trading Company0.8 km
- Spirits Of Dawn0.6 km
- Oxfam0.7 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Glendale Guest House0.5 km
- Acorn Guest House0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Albany House0.5 km
- Brooklands Guest House0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Dog Beck0.9 km
- Fell Bar0.8 km
- The Castlegate Arms0.6 km
- The Druids Arms0.8 km
- Woolpack0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- AWJ Penrith Truckstop0.5 km
- Crepes & Bubble Waffles Limited0.8 km
- Narrowbar Cafe0.6 km
- Waffle Time0.6 km
- Grants of Castlegate0.6 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Angel Lane Chippie0.7 km
- Dana Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- My Kebab0.5 km
- Olivers Tasty Bites0.7 km
- Spicy Kitchen0.6 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrith0.5 km
- Langwathby7.2 km
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald10.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA119BL · Data under Open Government Licence