| Council | Westmorland and Furness |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a North West town About the national average. |
| Vibe | 🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
The average house price in Penrith is £203,068, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Penrith house price trends over the last 30 years.
£203,068
£326,591
£122,182
£202,000
£176,273
Is Penrith a nice place to live?
Penrith is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Cumbria.
How safe is Penrith?
Penrith has an above average crime rate for a North West town, with around 73 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 12% above the Cumbria average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Penrith?
Penrith has 7 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Beaconside CofE Primary School, Ullswater Community College, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith.
What are the demographics of Penrith?
The majority of residents in Penrith identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The most common religion is Christian (58%).