Askham Crescent is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 8DW is located in the Penrith North 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 Askham Crescent, Penrith, CA11 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 8DB, CA11 8DD, CA11 8DP, CA11 8DN, CA11 8DF, CA11 8DA, CA11 8DY, CA11 8DL, CA11 8NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA11 8DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 52.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 34.1% | 34.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 43.7% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 49.2% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 23.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 22.6% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 96.5% | 86.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 11.2% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 86.1% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Askham Crescent was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% lower than the Penrith North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Askham Crescent has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Penrith North and the 167th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Askham Crescent, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-06 | £185,148 |
| 2 Askham Crescent, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2020-08-14 | £151,151 |
| 4 Askham Crescent, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-09-23 | £192,902 |
| 4 Askham Crescent, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2015-11-26 | £158,325 |
| 6 Askham Crescent, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-09-05 | £188,747 |
CA11 8DW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG | 2out of 4 | 691 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe4Eden | St Andrews Centre, St Andrews Place | 505 yd | |
| Raj Indian Cuisine | 17-18 King Street | 520 yd | |
| Xaviers | 15 Victoria Road | 539 yd | |
| Cafe @ Leisure | Penrith Leisure Centre, Southend Road | 551 yd | |
| Daffodils Coffee House | 8 St Andrews Churchyard | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Druids Arms | 28 Sandgate | 494 yd | |
| The Lounge Hotel & Bar | Mitre House, King Street | 526 yd | |
| Conservative Club | Crown Square | 543 yd | |
| Grey Goat | Sandgate | 552 yd | |
| Dog Beck | 20 Southend Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Piatto | 21 King Street | 520 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 6 Crown Square | 543 yd | |
| Ming's Kitchen | 5 Sandgate | 547 yd | |
| Just Greek | 48 King Street | 565 yd | |
| Sandgate Friery | 34 Burrowgate | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 22-24 King Street | 507 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | Bridge Lane | 989 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station | Brunswick Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Booths | Unit 1, Westgate House, Brunswick Road | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaconside C Of E Primary School HUTTON HILL | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Southend Road (Closed) Southend Road | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Penrith Leisure Centre SOUTHEND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Penrith)(Independent) (Closed) Clint Mill Clint Mill Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Ullswater Community College ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Penrith Rugby Union Football Club WINTERS PARK WINTERS PARK CARLETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Penrith Cricket Club WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Penrith Castle Park CASTLE PARK CASTLE PARK ULLSWATER ROAD | tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School DROVERS LANE | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.