Anchor Close is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 9HQ 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 Anchor Close, Penrith, CA11 9HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 9HD, CA11 9EY, CA11 9HG, CA11 9GZ, CA11 9HT, CA11 9HL, CA11 9FZ, CA11 9JD, CA11 9HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA11 9HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 49.5% | 53.6% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 46.4% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 26.5% | 27.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 46.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 11.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 25.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 18.2% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 98.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 95.5% | 92.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 72.4% | 46.2% | 26.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Close was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Eamont and Shap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchor Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eamont and Shap and the 323rd highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Anchor Close, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-11-21 | £127,195 |
| 7 Anchor Close, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-10-31 | £185,355 |
| 10 Anchor Close, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-30 | £204,733 |
| 7 Anchor Close, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-11-23 | £206,768 |
| 3 Anchor Close, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-10-14 | £190,627 |
CA11 9HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Drovers Lane , CA11 9EL | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,798 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 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG | 2out of 4 | 1,601 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 | 2,941 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 | 390 yd | |
| Greenwheat Flowers and Fika | 9 Brunswick Road | 662 yd | |
| Villa Bianca | Corney Square | 664 yd | |
| La Casita | 9 Queen Street | 718 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | 45 Middlegate | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall also trading as TJ Catering | 6 Portland Place | 532 yd | |
| The Royal | Wilson Row | 555 yd | |
| The Beacon Social Club | 36 Duke Street | 608 yd | |
| Grey Goat | Sandgate | 842 yd | |
| The Pinny | Burrowgate | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sukiya | 44 Middlegate | 734 yd | |
| Penrith Kebab | 17 Middlegate | 763 yd | |
| Deniz Foods | 6 Middlegate | 763 yd | |
| Golden Boat Chinese Takeaway | 24 Queen Street | 767 yd | |
| Ming's Kitchen | 5 Sandgate | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths | Unit 1, Westgate House, Brunswick Road | 754 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station | Brunswick Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School DROVERS LANE | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Fair Hill (Closed) Salkeld Road | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Castletown Recreation Field GILWILLY ROAD | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Penrith)(Independent) (Closed) Clint Mill Clint Mill Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Elite Fitness UNIT 1 UNIT 1 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,030 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.