CA11 8BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.5km from Pategill in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith South ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA11 8BD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £74k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 31.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA11 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00097709 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, CA11 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, CA11 8BD.
362
50
£ 36,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA11 8BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, CA11 8BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 31.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 8BD. The average age is 50.5. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 76,000
3 sales · Mean £ 71,333
Terraced
£ 88,000
1 sales · Mean £ 88,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA11 8BD is moderate at 66 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
North Lakes School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Brunswick School
Beaconside CofE Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Angel Lane Accessories0.5 km
- J & J Graham0.5 km
- Natures Health Store0.5 km
- Ryans Off Licence Ltd0.7 km
- The Fish Cellar0.6 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Glendale Guest House0.9 km
- The Blue Swallow Guest House0.1 km
- Ashbank0.6 km
- Ashberry Guest House0.0 km
- No 3 Victoria Road0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Dog Beck0.2 km
- Fell Bar0.4 km
- The Castlegate Arms0.6 km
- The Druids Arms0.6 km
- Woolpack0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Crepes & Bubble Waffles Limited0.4 km
- Narrowbar Cafe0.6 km
- Waffle Time0.5 km
- Grants of Castlegate0.6 km
- Simple Goodness Ltd0.6 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Angel Lane Chippie0.5 km
- Dana Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- My Kebab0.7 km
- Olivers Tasty Bites0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrith0.7 km
- Langwathby6.7 km
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald10.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CA118BD · Data under Open Government Licence