Penrith North
Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.688, -2.753 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 51 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
Penrith North sits on the northern edge of the market town of Penrith in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, just outside the Lake District National Park. The ward looks over the gentle undulations of the Eden Valley and is close to the confluence of the River Eamont, with quick road links via the M6 motorway and rail connections that make it a handy base for visitors and commuters alike.
Locally it’s a mixture of residential streets, small shops, schools and community groups with a quieter, suburban feel compared with the town centre; tourism for the nearby fells and country houses such as Lowther Castle supports cafes and B&Bs, while agriculture and local services remain important to the economy. There’s a strong sense of local history and community life, influenced by Penrith’s medieval roots and its practical role as a service hub for surrounding villages and towns like Carlisle and Kendal.
Postcode districts covering Penrith North
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Penrith Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Penrith South Ward 1.9 miles
- Catterlen Parish 2.2 miles
- Great Salkeld Parish 2.8 miles
- Yanwath and Eamont Bridge Parish 3.3 miles
- Langwathby Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Stainton Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Dacre Parish 3.6 miles
- Newbiggin Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Sockbridge Built-up area 4 miles
- Sockbridge and Tirril Parish 4.1 miles
- Clifton Built-up area 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Penrith North
CA11 8DS, CA11 7QR, CA11 9HL, CA11 7AG, CA11 7UJ, CA11 1TQ, CA11 7SF, CA11 8BP, CA11 9JX … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 48.6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 54.4 miles
- Penrith Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Langwathby Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels in Penrith North Ad
Schools in Penrith North
- Beaconside C of E Primary School Primary
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith Primary
Local points of interest
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 2.7 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 2.8 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 6.2 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 9.2 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 13.9 miles
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 13.9 miles
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.4 miles
- Brunton Park Stadium 15.7 miles