CA11 9HQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Anchor Close, 0.4km from Fair Hill in Penrith. Administratively it sits within Penrith North ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA11 9HQ are sourced from Output Area E00097686 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANCHOR CLOSE, CA11 9HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANCHOR CLOSE, CA11 9HQ.
261
54
£ 42,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA11 9HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CA11 9HQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £180k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA11 9HQ. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 158,000
5 sales · Mean £ 158,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA11 9HQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Acorn Guest House0.1 km
- Glendale Guest House0.5 km
- Albany House0.5 km
- Brooklands Guest House0.5 km
- Bank House0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Woolpack0.8 km
- Fell Bar1.0 km
- The Castlegate Arms0.9 km
- The Druids Arms0.8 km
- Agricultural Hotel0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Grants of Castlegate0.9 km
- Simple Goodness Ltd0.8 km
- Narrowbar Cafe0.8 km
- Waffle Time0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Angel Lane Accessories0.9 km
- Joseph Cowper Ltd1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Oxfam0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Angel Lane Chippie0.9 km
- My Kebab0.7 km
- Olivers Tasty Bites1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Just Greek1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Booths0.7 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penrith1.0 km
- Langwathby6.7 km
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald9.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CA119HQ · Data under Open Government Licence