Postcode report
CA11 8SY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CA11 8SY: area rating, property, schools and local change
CA11 8SY is a postcode in Penrith North, Westmorland and Furness, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA11 8SY, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CA11 8SY are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CA11 8SY is based on Eden 001 Census 2021. It covers 6,433 residents, 15 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near CA11 8SY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £210k from 90 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CA11 8SY can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CA11 8SY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CA11 8SY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CA11 8SY
Is CA11 8SY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 27% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CA11 8SY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CA11 8SY?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CA11 8SY?
LocaleIQ matched CA11 8SY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CA11 8SY?
The latest median sold price is £210k based on 90 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CA11 8SY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.