Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

ANCHOR CLOSE, CA11 9HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANCHOR CLOSE, CA11 9HQ.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CA11 9HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Good112 pupils0.3 km
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Brunswick School

Good150 pupils0.6 km
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Beaconside CofE Primary School

Good483 pupils0.9 km
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

Good997 pupils1.3 km
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Ullswater Community College

Requires Improvement1507 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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