Canny Croft is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 9HA is located in the Penrith North 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 Canny Croft, Penrith, CA11 9HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 9HE, CA11 9LR, CA11 9HS, CA11 9HG, CA11 9LD, CA11 9HD, CA11 9HQ, CA11 9LE, CA11 9HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA11 9HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.4% | 34.7% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 47% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 46.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.4% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 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 | 22.3% | 15.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 14% | -8.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.2% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 30.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canny Croft was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the Eamont and Shap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canny Croft has the 4th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eamont and Shap and the 50th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Canny Croft, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-04-24 | £129,323 |
| 2 Canny Croft, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-01-31 | £268,009 |
| 4 Canny Croft, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-01-31 | £267,595 |
| 18 Canny Croft, Penrith, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-01-07 | £256,996 |
| 2 Canny Croft, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-11-28 | £215,119 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CA11 9HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,791 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 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG | 2out of 4 | 1,518 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 | 2,786 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Taste of Bengal | 60-61 Stricklandgate | 399 yd | |
| Villa Bianca | Corney Square | 596 yd | |
| Greenwheat Flowers and Fika | 9 Brunswick Road | 621 yd | |
| La Casita | 9 Queen Street | 642 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | 45 Middlegate | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall also trading as TJ Catering | 6 Portland Place | 461 yd | |
| The Royal | Wilson Row | 506 yd | |
| The Beacon Social Club | 36 Duke Street | 564 yd | |
| Grey Goat | Sandgate | 743 yd | |
| The Pinny | Burrowgate | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sukiya | 44 Middlegate | 667 yd | |
| Golden Boat Chinese Takeaway | 24 Queen Street | 691 yd | |
| Penrith Kebab | 17 Middlegate | 704 yd | |
| Deniz Foods | 6 Middlegate | 704 yd | |
| Ming's Kitchen | 5 Sandgate | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths | Unit 1, Westgate House, Brunswick Road | 760 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station | Brunswick Road | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School DROVERS LANE | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Fair Hill (Closed) Salkeld Road | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Castletown Recreation Field GILWILLY ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Penrith)(Independent) (Closed) Clint Mill Clint Mill Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Beaconside C Of E Primary School HUTTON HILL | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Penrith Castle Park CASTLE PARK CASTLE PARK ULLSWATER ROAD | tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.