Rydal Court is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 8PN 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rydal Court, Penrith, CA11 8PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 8PJ, CA11 8PH, CA11 8PX, CA11 8PL, CA11 8PG, CA11 8PQ, CA11 8PT, CA11 8PE, CA11 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA11 8PN has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 48.6% | 48% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 8PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 19.3% | 28.1% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 51.8% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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.
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 11.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 10.2% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 21.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 24.4% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 20% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.3% | 97.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Court was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% higher than the Eamont and Shap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rydal Court has the 12th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eamont and Shap and the 226th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rydal Court, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-02-14 | £216,615 |
| 11 Rydal Court, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2019-06-26 | £193,400 |
| 4 Rydal Court, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-06-26 | £197,547 |
| 9 Rydal Court, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-05-27 | £261,094 |
| 6 Rydal Court, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £149,500 | 2016-03-29 | £208,182 |
CA11 8PN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8PN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 45 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,032 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 | 472 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG | 4out of 4 | 564 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 | 2,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers Kitchen | Penrith Cricket Club, Wetheriggs Lane | 140 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | Fieldrose House, Bridge Lane | 403 yd | |
| North Lakes Hotel | Ullswater Road | 550 yd | |
| Cafe @ Leisure | Penrith Leisure Centre, Southend Road | 727 yd | |
| Xaviers | 15 Victoria Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Cricket Club | Wetheriggs Lane | 140 yd | |
| Eden Arts | The Old Fire Station, Bridge Lane | 518 yd | |
| Dog Beck | 20 Southend Road | 735 yd | |
| Conservative Club | Crown Square | 802 yd | |
| Fell Bar | 52 King Street | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Garden | 6 Crown Square | 802 yd | |
| Dana Indian Takeaway | 8 Great Dockray | 832 yd | |
| Olivers Tasty Bites | 33 Great Dockray | 882 yd | |
| Pizza Piatto | 21 King Street | 889 yd | |
| Just Greek | 48 King Street | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | Bridge Lane | 403 yd | |
| Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall | Ullswater Road | 783 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Cavendish Way | 787 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 22-24 King Street | 817 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Ullswater Road | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Lakes School HUNTLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 80 yd |
| Penrith Cricket Club WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Ullswater Community College ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Wetheriggs Country Park Clifford Road | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Skirsgill (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Penrith Leisure Centre SOUTHEND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| North Lakes Spa ULLSWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Southend Road (Closed) Southend Road | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ULLSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Penrith Castle Park CASTLE PARK CASTLE PARK ULLSWATER ROAD | tennis courts | 872 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.