CA11 8DB is a safe, established residential area on Friars Rise, 0.3km from Penrith in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith North ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA11 8DB are sourced from Output Area E00097681 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIARS RISE, CA11 8DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIARS RISE, CA11 8DB.
327
41
£ 36,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA11 8DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA11 8DB's 65% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 8DB. The average age is 40.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
5 sales · Mean £ 154,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA11 8DB has low crime rates — 41 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
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Ullswater Community College
Brunswick School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
North Lakes School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Angel Lane Accessories0.6 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Yorkshire Trading Company0.5 km
- Spirits Of Dawn0.6 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Glendale Guest House0.8 km
- The Blue Swallow Guest House0.5 km
- Ashberry Guest House0.5 km
- No 3 Victoria Road0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Dog Beck0.5 km
- Fell Bar0.5 km
- The Castlegate Arms0.7 km
- The Druids Arms0.5 km
- Woolpack0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Crepes & Bubble Waffles Limited0.6 km
- Narrowbar Cafe0.6 km
- Waffle Time0.6 km
- Grants of Castlegate0.7 km
- Simple Goodness Ltd0.5 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Booths0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Angel Lane Chippie0.6 km
- Dana Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- My Kebab0.7 km
- Olivers Tasty Bites0.6 km
- Spicy Kitchen0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrith1.0 km
- Langwathby6.3 km
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald10.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CA118DB · Data under Open Government Licence