Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, CA11 7EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA11 7EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	50.6%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	48.1%	49.4%	1.3%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CA11 7EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.7%	26.7%	0.0%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	56.7%	53.3%	-3.4%	44.2%	9.1%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.3%	7.1%	0.8%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	8.8%	12%	3.2%	6.1%	5.9%

Health

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	40.6%	41.3%	0.7%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	42.4%	35.7%	-6.7%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	11.7%	18.6%	6.9%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	3.9%	3.7%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.7%	25%	-1.7%	18.2%	6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	10.5%	-6.2%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.1%	12.3%	-9.8%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	11%	8.5%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	17.1%	1.7%	16.9%	0.2%
Degree or Similar	15%	22.4%	7.4%	33.8%	-11.4%
Other	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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)
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
White	100%	97%	-3.0%	81.4%	15.6%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.5%	91.5%	-6.0%	83.2%	8.3%
European Union	2.5%	5.5%	3.0%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	92.2%	-5.3%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.9%	5.5%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.7%	76.7%	-5.0%
Poland	3%	1.3%	1.7%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
No passport held	24.2%	13.5%	10.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.6%	37.2%	-15.6%
Christian	68%	46.2%	21.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Wetheriggs Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wetheriggs Rise was 134.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 250.8% higher than the Eamont and Shap average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Wetheriggs Rise has the 3rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eamont and Shap and the 75th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CA11 7EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wetheriggs Rise are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Westmorland And Furness.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, CA11 7EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA11 7EX

Average Price
£191,997

Semi-Detached
£191,599

Terraced
£195,181

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wetheriggs Rise

Average Price
£189,504

Semi-Detached
£192,422

Terraced
£185,272

Detached
£153,111

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wetheriggs RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-12-17	£166,190
22 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-11-20	£176,958
26 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2017-09-15	£135,555
17 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2016-04-21	£217,832
17 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2013-09-02	£227,609

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CA11 7EX

Employment

CA11 7EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CA11 7EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	15
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Education	12
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU	3out of 4	413 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX	3out of 4	834 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL	3out of 4	1,159 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN	3out of 4	1,400 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA	3out of 4	2,294 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG	4out of 4	157 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG	2out of 4	488 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hunter Hall School Frenchfield , Penrith CA11 8UA	- not rated	2,315 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cricketers Kitchen	Penrith Cricket Club, Wetheriggs Lane	441 yd
North Lakes Hotel	Ullswater Road	460 yd
Castle Park Kiosk	Castle Drive	490 yd
Cafe Oswald's	Ullswater Road	498 yd
Subway	Ullswater Road Garage, Ullswater Road	498 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Penrith Cricket Club	Wetheriggs Lane	441 yd
Dog Beck	20 Southend Road	522 yd
Station Hotel	Station Hotel, Castlegate	523 yd
Conservative Club	Crown Square	562 yd
Eden Arts	The Old Fire Station, Bridge Lane	576 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dana Indian Takeaway	8 Great Dockray	519 yd
Lotus Garden	6 Crown Square	562 yd
Olivers Tasty Bites	33 Great Dockray	570 yd
Angel Lane Chippie	17 Angel Lane	596 yd
Just Greek	48 King Street	616 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Cavendish Way	410 yd
Home Bargains	Ullswater Road	490 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Castle Retail Park, Cavendish Way	490 yd
Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall	Ullswater Road	498 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	22-24 King Street	591 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ULLSWATER ROAD	grass pitches	236 yd
North Lakes School HUNTLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	354 yd
Penrith Leisure Centre SOUTHEND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	373 yd
Southend Road (Closed) Southend Road	grass pitches	380 yd
Penrith Cricket Club WETHERIGGS LANE	grass pitches	404 yd
Ullswater Community College ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE WETHERIGGS LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	453 yd
North Lakes Spa ULLSWATER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	457 yd
Penrith Castle Park CASTLE PARK CASTLE PARK ULLSWATER ROAD	tennis courts	466 yd
Wetheriggs Country Park Clifford Road	grass pitches	536 yd
Skirsgill (Closed) The Crescent	grass pitches	536 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	34.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	47.34 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	47.34 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	15.75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CA11 7EX