Gibson Yard is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 7PL 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gibson Yard, Penrith, CA11 7PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 7PT, CA11 7LU, CA11 7PG, CA11 7PX, CA11 7XF, CA11 7LT, CA11 7XD, CA11 7UZ, CA11 7PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA11 7PL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 38.4% | 35.4% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 45.8% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 52.2% | 43% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 39.3% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 14% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 14% | 11.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 39.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 87.3% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 91.7% | 78.7% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 78.7% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibson Yard was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.9% higher than the Penrith North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gibson Yard has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Penrith North and the 143rd highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gibson Yard, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £116,500 | 2021-05-18 | £134,502 |
| 1 Gibson Yard, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2021-01-25 | £133,695 |
| 1 Gibson Yard, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2018-10-31 | £146,569 |
| 3 Gibson Yard, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2014-07-04 | £154,588 |
| 1 Gibson Yard, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2014-01-03 | £153,735 |
CA11 7PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CA11 7PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 51 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,143 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 | 796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG | 2out of 4 | 891 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 | 2,433 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright's Coffee & Ice Cream | 12 Middlegate | 49 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | 45 Middlegate | 51 yd | |
| My Kebab | 37 Middlegate | 51 yd | |
| Greenwheat Flowers and Fika | 9 Brunswick Road | 73 yd | |
| Villa Bianca | Corney Square | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Social Club | 36 Duke Street | 111 yd | |
| The Royal | Wilson Row | 162 yd | |
| The Loose Moose | 6-7 Little Dockray | 177 yd | |
| The Pinny | Burrowgate | 198 yd | |
| Woolpack | Burrowgate | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Kebab | 17 Middlegate | 49 yd | |
| Deniz Foods | 6 Middlegate | 49 yd | |
| Sukiya | 44 Middlegate | 51 yd | |
| Golden Boat Chinese Takeaway | 24 Queen Street | 103 yd | |
| Spicy Kitchen | 7 Devonshire Street | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths | Unit 1, Westgate House, Brunswick Road | 266 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station | Brunswick Road | 286 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 22-24 King Street | 484 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Castle Retail Park, Cavendish Way | 534 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Ullswater Road | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Fitness (Penrith)(Independent) (Closed) Clint Mill Clint Mill Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 174 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School DROVERS LANE | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Penrith Castle Park CASTLE PARK CASTLE PARK ULLSWATER ROAD | tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Castletown Recreation Field GILWILLY ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Southend Road (Closed) Southend Road | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Penrith Leisure Centre SOUTHEND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ULLSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Beaconside C Of E Primary School HUTTON HILL | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Ullswater Community College ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Penrith Cricket Club WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.