Tulip Gardens is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 8EQ 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 2018-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tulip Gardens, Penrith, CA11 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 8BY, CA11 8FD, CA11 8UN, CA11 8WA, CA11 8FA, CA11 8WE, CA11 8UP, CA11 8WH, CA11 8WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA11 8EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 27.3% | 38.6% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 48.8% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 51.7% | 57.9% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 6% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.8% | 26.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 30.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 96.9% | 91.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 91.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tulip Gardens was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% higher than the Eamont and Shap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tulip Gardens has the 22nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eamont and Shap and the 345th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 623.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Tulip Gardens, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-04-21 | £312,828 |
| 11 Tulip Gardens, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-08-22 | £213,466 |
| 15 Tulip Gardens, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-05-21 | £261,459 |
| 11 Tulip Gardens, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2020-12-18 | £211,014 |
| 1 Tulip Gardens, Penrith, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2020-12-09 | £240,205 |
CA11 8EQ 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 | 175 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,779 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 | 1,527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG | 4out of 4 | 2,093 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 | 942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Griddle Co | Penrith Rugby Club, Winters Park, Carleton Avenue | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Rugby Club | Winters Park, Carleton Avenue | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith Rugby Union Football Club WINTERS PARK WINTERS PARK CARLETON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Beaconside C Of E Primary School HUTTON HILL | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.