Castle Terrace is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 7EA is located in the Penrith South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Terrace, Penrith, CA11 7EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 7DY, CA11 7DZ, CA11 7DT, CA11 7DS, CA11 7DH, CA11 7DW, CA11 7JB, CA11 7DX, CA11 7DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA11 7EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 48.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 40.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 38.2% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 10.5% | -7.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 40.1% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 23.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 15% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 23.8% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 83.2% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 83.2% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Terrace was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% higher than the Penrith North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Terrace has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Penrith North and the 297th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2022-07-29 | £173,150 |
| 45 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2021-06-25 | £191,760 |
| 47 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2017-07-14 | £145,670 |
| 45 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-07-14 | £182,146 |
| 31 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2012-07-27 | £233,855 |
CA11 7EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG | 4out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG | 2out of 4 | 611 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Hall School Frenchfield , Penrith CA11 8UA | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Ullswater Road | 209 yd | |
| Castle Park Kiosk | Castle Drive | 219 yd | |
| Grants of Castlegate | 54 Castlegate | 226 yd | |
| Salsa Mexican Bistro | 1 Castlegate | 240 yd | |
| New Squares Cafe | 6 Bowling Green Lane | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Station Hotel, Castlegate | 139 yd | |
| Agricultural Hotel | Castlegate | 210 yd | |
| The Castlegate Arms | 46 Castlegate | 226 yd | |
| The Board & Elbow Ltd | Cornmarket | 290 yd | |
| Fell Bar | 52 King Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Indian Takeaway | 8 Great Dockray | 230 yd | |
| Olivers Tasty Bites | 33 Great Dockray | 264 yd | |
| Angel Lane Chippie | 17 Angel Lane | 281 yd | |
| Little Chippy | 23 Cornmarket | 290 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 25 Cornmarket | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Ullswater Road | 219 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Castle Retail Park, Cavendish Way | 219 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station | Brunswick Road | 366 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 22-24 King Street | 402 yd | |
| Booths | Unit 1, Westgate House, Brunswick Road | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith Castle Park CASTLE PARK CASTLE PARK ULLSWATER ROAD | tennis courts | 124 yd |
| Southend Road (Closed) Southend Road | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Penrith)(Independent) (Closed) Clint Mill Clint Mill Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ULLSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Penrith Leisure Centre SOUTHEND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Ullswater Community College ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 642 yd |
| Penrith Cricket Club WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Castletown Recreation Field GILWILLY ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| North Lakes School HUNTLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| North Lakes Spa ULLSWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.