CA11 7QY is a sought-after residential area on Wordsworth Street, 0.3km from Dockray, Little in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith North ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For serious buyers, CA11 7QY 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 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, up 145.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA11 7QY are sourced from Output Area E00097684 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORDSWORTH STREET, CA11 7QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH STREET, CA11 7QY.
276
46
£ 42,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA11 7QY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CA11 7QY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 76% 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 up 145.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 7QY. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 292,500
14 sales · Mean £ 313,892
Semi-Detached
£ 420,550
14 sales · Mean £ 399,471
Flat
£ 115,000
19 sales · Mean £ 116,444
Detached
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA11 7QY has low crime rates — 30 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
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Brunswick School
Ullswater Community College
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
North Lakes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Acorn Guest House0.6 km
- Bank House0.2 km
- Corner House Guest House0.9 km
- Norcroft Guest House0.3 km
- Glendale Guest House0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Woolpack0.5 km
- The Robin Hood0.7 km
- Conservative Club0.8 km
- Dockray Hall0.8 km
- Masonic Hall also trading as TJ Catering0.3 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Grants of Castlegate0.7 km
- Simple Goodness Ltd0.6 km
- Xaviers0.8 km
- The George Hotel0.6 km
- Waffleicious0.5 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Spar0.5 km
- Yorkshire Trading Company0.7 km
- Spirits Of Dawn0.6 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- J & J Graham0.7 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Spicy Kitchen0.6 km
- Angel Lane Chippie0.7 km
- Dana Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- My Kebab0.5 km
- Olivers Tasty Bites0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Booths0.7 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrith1.0 km
- Langwathby6.4 km
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald9.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CA117QY · Data under Open Government Licence