Penrith South
Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.661, -2.746 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 52 29 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
The Penrith South ward sits on the southern edge of the market town of Penrith within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, overlooking parts of the Eden Valley and with straightforward road links out to the M6 and A66. It blends residential streets and small green spaces, offering quiet neighbourhoods with views towards the Lakeland fells and easy access to surrounding countryside.
Locally the area supports a mixed community of families, commuters and older residents, with shops, schools and active community groups providing day‑to‑day amenities; many people work in nearby centres such as Carlisle or in the region’s tourism and agricultural industries. While largely suburban in character, it shares in Penrith’s long history - medieval roots and nearby historic sites - so residents enjoy practical services alongside cultural events and outdoor recreation in the Lake District and Eden Valley.
Postcode districts covering Penrith South
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Yanwath and Eamont Bridge Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Penrith North Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Penrith Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Clifton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Sockbridge Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Sockbridge and Tirril Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stainton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Dacre Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Brougham Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Catterlen Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Newbiggin Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Cliburn Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Penrith South
CA11 1EP, CA11 9AR, CA11 8HZ, CA11 8PT, CA11 7JU, CA11 9AH, CA11 7ND, CA11 7XD, CA11 7XF … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 49.3 miles79.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 53.7 miles86.5 km
- Penrith Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
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Schools in Penrith South
- Brunswick School Primary
- Hunter Hall School Independent - primary
- North Lakes School Primary
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Secondary
- Ullswater Community College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 1.3 miles2 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 13.7 miles22 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 17.5 miles28.2 km