Raiselands Croft is in Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA11 9JN 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 Raiselands Croft, Penrith, CA11 9JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA11 9JB, CA11 9JE, CA11 9HZ, CA11 9JL, CA11 9JQ, CA11 9HN, CA11 9HY, CA11 9JD, CA11 9JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA11 9JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9JN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 23.2% | 28.6% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 52.7% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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% | 46.8% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 39.7% | 11.3% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 9% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 18.7% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 17.6% | 5.4% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 19.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 10.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 12.2% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 19.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 100% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
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 | 98.4% | 95.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 94.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.7% | 37.2% | -19.5% |
| Christian | 77.7% | 46.2% | 31.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raiselands Croft was 34.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% lower than the Eamont and Shap average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raiselands Croft has the 25th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Eamont and Shap and the 376th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Raiselands Croft, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-09-16 | £100,673 |
| 86 Raiselands Croft, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-08-19 | £171,480 |
| 96 Raiselands Croft, Penrith, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-04-29 | £172,219 |
| 77 Raiselands Croft, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2021-09-17 | £170,869 |
| 83 Raiselands Croft, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-10-27 | £143,783 |
CA11 9JN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9JN 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick School Brunswick Road , CA11 7LX | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Hutton Hill , CA11 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Lakes School Huntley Avenue , CA11 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yanwath Primary School Yanwath , CA10 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,909 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 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ullswater Community College Wetheriggs Lane , CA11 8NG | 2out of 4 | 1,817 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 | 3,211 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 | 572 yd | |
| Greenwheat Flowers and Fika | 9 Brunswick Road | 862 yd | |
| Villa Bianca | Corney Square | 887 yd | |
| La Casita | 9 Queen Street | 945 yd | |
| Indian Plaza | 45 Middlegate | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall also trading as TJ Catering | 6 Portland Place | 763 yd | |
| The Royal | Wilson Row | 768 yd | |
| The Beacon Social Club | 36 Duke Street | 815 yd | |
| Grey Goat | Sandgate | 1,084 yd | |
| The Pinny | Burrowgate | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sukiya | 44 Middlegate | 952 yd | |
| Penrith Kebab | 17 Middlegate | 975 yd | |
| Deniz Foods | 6 Middlegate | 975 yd | |
| Golden Boat Chinese Takeaway | 24 Queen Street | 993 yd | |
| Silver Ocean | Unit, 5 Gilwilly Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths | Unit 1, Westgate House, Brunswick Road | 897 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited also t/a Wm Morrison Filling Station | Brunswick Road | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Hill (Closed) Salkeld Road | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School DROVERS LANE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Castletown Recreation Field GILWILLY ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Elite Fitness UNIT 1 UNIT 1 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Penrith)(Independent) (Closed) Clint Mill Clint Mill Cornmarket | health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.