CA11 9EW is a safe, established residential area on Cross Lane, 0.3km from Dockray, Little in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith North 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA11 9EW are sourced from Output Area E00097691 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS LANE, CA11 9EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS LANE, CA11 9EW.
320
44
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 44, CA11 9EW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £120k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 9EW. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 115,000
2 sales · Mean £ 115,000
Terraced
£ 101,500
1 sales · Mean £ 101,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA11 9EW has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Brunswick School
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Ullswater Community College
North Lakes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Angel Lane Accessories0.7 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Yorkshire Trading Company0.8 km
- Spirits Of Dawn0.6 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Glendale Guest House0.3 km
- Acorn Guest House0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Albany House0.3 km
- Brooklands Guest House0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Dog Beck0.9 km
- Fell Bar0.7 km
- The Castlegate Arms0.6 km
- The Druids Arms0.6 km
- Woolpack0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- AWJ Penrith Truckstop0.9 km
- Crepes & Bubble Waffles Limited0.8 km
- Narrowbar Cafe0.6 km
- Waffle Time0.6 km
- Grants of Castlegate0.6 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Booths0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Angel Lane Chippie0.7 km
- Dana Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- My Kebab0.4 km
- Olivers Tasty Bites0.7 km
- Spicy Kitchen0.6 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrith0.7 km
- Langwathby6.8 km
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald9.8 km
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Postcode Profile: CA119EW · Data under Open Government Licence