Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8GW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA11 8GW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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	55.5%	53.9%	-1.6%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	44.5%	46.1%	1.6%	49.0%	-2.9%

Partnership Status

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	22.8%	30.3%	7.5%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	45%	43.9%	-1.1%	44.2%	-0.3%
Separated	1.7%	2.6%	0.9%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	6.2%	8.1%	1.9%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	24.2%	15.2%	-9.0%	6.1%	9.1%

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	35.8%	35.7%	-0.1%	48.4%	-12.7%
Good health	37.6%	37.6%	0.0%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	20.6%	18.1%	-2.5%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	4.2%	7.5%	3.3%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

In the area around CA11 8GW this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.2%	28.7%	-3.5%	18.2%	10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	11.6%	-2.2%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	14.8%	-4.6%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	7.1%	2.6%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.6%	13.5%	6.9%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	19.7%	2.4%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	6.2%	4.5%	-1.7%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
White	100%	98.6%	-1.4%	81.4%	17.2%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% 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	96.1%	93%	-3.1%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	2.4%	5.9%	3.5%	6.1%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	91.5%	-4.3%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	0.9%	6%	5.1%	9.8%	-3.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.2%	76.7%	-6.5%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
No passport held	23.1%	13.5%	9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	59.7%	46.2%	13.5%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Bridge Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Lane was 204.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 383.6% higher than the Penrith North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bridge Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Penrith North and the 41st highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CA11 8GW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (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 Bridge Lane are based on 142 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 Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8GW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA11 8GW

Average Price
£174,011

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£174,011

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bridge Lane

Average Price
£158,153

Semi-Detached
£185,462

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£174,820

Flats/Maisonettes
£157,839

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bridge LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 36 Woodlands Bridge Lane, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2025-08-15	£106,509
Flat 31 Woodlands Bridge Lane, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-11-29	£109,566
Flat 41 Woodlands Bridge Lane, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-09-27	£111,392
Flat 34 Woodlands Bridge Lane, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-04-02	£126,667
Flat 47 Woodlands Bridge Lane, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£139,950	2024-03-01	£138,548

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CA11 8GW

Employment

CA11 8GW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8GW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	111
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	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	349 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX	3out of 4	1,074 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN	3out of 4	1,217 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL	3out of 4	1,400 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA	3out of 4	2,350 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG	2out of 4	225 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG	4out of 4	747 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,736 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
Tim Hortons	Fieldrose House, Bridge Lane	180 yd
Cricketers Kitchen	Penrith Cricket Club, Wetheriggs Lane	254 yd
Cafe @ Leisure	Penrith Leisure Centre, Southend Road	562 yd
Xaviers	15 Victoria Road	587 yd
Crepes & Bubble Waffles Limited	5 Bowling Green Lane	721 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eden Arts	The Old Fire Station, Bridge Lane	196 yd
Penrith Cricket Club	Wetheriggs Lane	254 yd
Dog Beck	20 Southend Road	573 yd
Conservative Club	Crown Square	648 yd
Fell Bar	52 King Street	755 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lotus Garden	6 Crown Square	648 yd
Pizza Piatto	21 King Street	731 yd
Dana Indian Takeaway	8 Great Dockray	748 yd
Just Greek	48 King Street	755 yd
Olivers Tasty Bites	33 Great Dockray	786 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B & M Retail Ltd	Bridge Lane	180 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	22-24 King Street	645 yd
Home Bargains	Ullswater Road	1,001 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Castle Retail Park, Cavendish Way	1,001 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Cavendish Way	1,004 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ullswater Community College ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE WETHERIGGS LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	167 yd
Penrith Cricket Club WETHERIGGS LANE	grass pitches	230 yd
Penrith Leisure Centre SOUTHEND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool	400 yd
North Lakes School HUNTLEY AVENUE	grass pitches	448 yd
Southend Road (Closed) Southend Road	grass pitches	525 yd
Wetheriggs Country Park Clifford Road	grass pitches	798 yd
Skirsgill (Closed) The Crescent	grass pitches	800 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	827 yd
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ULLSWATER ROAD	grass pitches	829 yd
North Lakes Spa ULLSWATER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	909 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	30.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	55.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	55.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.93 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CA11 8GW