Balmoral Close is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 9BJ 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 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balmoral Close, Penrith, CA11 9BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 9BS, CA11 9BE, CA11 9DX, CA11 9GP, CA11 9DT, CA11 9DY, CA11 9DU, CA11 9DJ, CA11 9DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA11 9BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 47.1% | 47.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 52.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 31.3% | 39.1% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 49.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 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 (85.8%) 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 | 52.9% | 49.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 15.7% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 12.4% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 23.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 21.3% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97.6% | 92.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 92.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Close was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Penrith North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balmoral Close has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Penrith North and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Balmoral Close, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-04-16 | £190,000 |
| 18 Balmoral Close, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-19 | £304,046 |
| 8 Balmoral Close, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-09 | £220,753 |
| 8 Balmoral Close, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-12-21 | £228,936 |
| 1 Balmoral Close, Penrith, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-09 | £247,136 |
CA11 9BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9BJ 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Ullswater Road , CA11 7EG | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG | 2out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,905 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ Penrith Truckstop | Mardale Road | 128 yd | |
| Castle Park Kiosk | Castle Drive | 293 yd | |
| McDonalds | Ullswater Road | 326 yd | |
| The Little Griddle | Apartment 1, Newton House, Newton Road | 469 yd | |
| Cafe Oswald's | Ullswater Road | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Station Hotel, Castlegate | 442 yd | |
| Agricultural Hotel | Castlegate | 450 yd | |
| The Castlegate Arms | 46 Castlegate | 573 yd | |
| The Board & Elbow Ltd | Cornmarket | 682 yd | |
| The Loose Moose | 6-7 Little Dockray | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Ocean | Unit, 5 Gilwilly Road | 505 yd | |
| Little Chippy | 23 Cornmarket | 682 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 25 Cornmarket | 691 yd | |
| Penrith Kebab | 17 Middlegate | 708 yd | |
| Deniz Foods | 6 Middlegate | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Castle Retail Park, Cavendish Way | 293 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Ullswater Road | 293 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Cavendish Way | 384 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station | Brunswick Road | 416 yd | |
| Booths | Unit 1, Westgate House, Brunswick Road | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith Castle Park CASTLE PARK CASTLE PARK ULLSWATER ROAD | tennis courts | 392 yd |
| Castletown Recreation Field GILWILLY ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ULLSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Penrith)(Independent) (Closed) Clint Mill Clint Mill Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Elite Fitness UNIT 1 UNIT 1 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Southend Road (Closed) Southend Road | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School DROVERS LANE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| North Lakes Spa ULLSWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 858 yd |
| Penrith Leisure Centre SOUTHEND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 921 yd |
| North Lakes School HUNTLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.