Maple Drive is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 8TU 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 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maple Drive, Penrith, CA11 8TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 8TJ, CA11 8TG, CA11 8TQ, CA11 8TH, CA11 8TS, CA11 8LT, CA11 8TT, CA11 8RF, CA11 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA11 8TU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52.6% | 49% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8TU 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 | 18.6% | 24.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 51.8% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 12.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 41.2% | 41.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 39% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 24% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 22.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.7% | 94.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 70.9% | 46.2% | 24.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Drive was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.2% lower than the Eamont and Shap average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Maple Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eamont and Shap and the 11th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Maple Drive, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-04 | £282,156 |
| 19 Maple Drive, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-08-27 | £345,287 |
| 14 Maple Drive, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-08-27 | £300,922 |
| 37 Maple Drive, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-19 | £280,168 |
| 23 Maple Drive, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2024-01-26 | £238,286 |
CA11 8TU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8TU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,100 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 | 856 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG | 4out of 4 | 1,457 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 | 1,077 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 | 341 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | Fieldrose House, Bridge Lane | 901 yd | |
| Cafe @ Leisure | Penrith Leisure Centre, Southend Road | 951 yd | |
| Xaviers | 15 Victoria Road | 955 yd | |
| Raj Indian Cuisine | 17-18 King Street | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Rugby Club | Winters Park, Carleton Avenue | 341 yd | |
| Eden Arts | The Old Fire Station, Bridge Lane | 772 yd | |
| Dog Beck | 20 Southend Road | 959 yd | |
| Conservative Club | Crown Square | 992 yd | |
| The Lounge Hotel & Bar | Mitre House, King Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Garden | 6 Crown Square | 992 yd | |
| Pizza Piatto | 21 King Street | 1,013 yd | |
| Just Greek | 48 King Street | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | Bridge Lane | 901 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 22-24 King Street | 960 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 | 344 yd |
| Beaconside C Of E Primary School HUTTON HILL | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Ullswater Community College ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ULLSWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 916 yd |
| Penrith Leisure Centre SOUTHEND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 984 yd |
| Southend Road (Closed) Southend Road | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Penrith Cricket Club WETHERIGGS LANE | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.