CA11 1BS postcode in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness
CA11 1BS is a postcode in Penrith, in the Penrith South ward of Westmorland and Furness. It is in the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency and the Cumbria police force area, and has been in use since October 2018. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.
Where CA11 1BS is, and what is near it
- CA11 1BS
- Other postcodes in CA11 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 19 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 54.6625, longitude -2.7510)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CA11 1BS?
- Westmorland and FurnessCouncil, for all local services Westmorland and Furness: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around CA11 1BS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- CumbriaPolice force area
- Penrith and SolwayParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Markus Campbell-Savours
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at CA11 1BS?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for CA11 1BS. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at CA11 1BS?
Westmorland and Furness Council gives bin days for each home rather than each postcode. BinDayBuddy finds yours from your house number, from the council's own system.
Find the bin days for your home on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is CA11 1BS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include CA11 1BS.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Westmorland and Furness
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for CA11 1BS: 4,002 properties in Westmorland and Furness are at high risk (2.2% of all its properties). All the figures for Westmorland and Furness
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of CA11 1BS is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 16:50 on 22 October 2026.
- Thacka Beck at PenrithFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Thacka Beck at Penrith
- Rivers Lowther and EamontFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Rivers Lowther and Eamont
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 16:50 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CA11 1BS?
Homes in the CA11 district sold for a typical £235,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 329 sales, no change on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £375,000 83 sales
- Semi-detached £246,000 104 sales
- Terraced £180,000 91 sales
- Flat or maisonette £138,000 51 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in CA11 1BS
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in CA11 1BS from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near CA11 1BS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 730 homes in the neighbourhood around CA11 1BS. The largest share of them, 49%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (31%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Westmorland and Furness for 2026‑27: £2,508. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,672 (band A) to £2,508 (band D); band B, the most common, is £1,951.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 300 (41%) | £1,672 |
| Band B | about 360 (49%) | £1,951 |
| Band C | about 60 (8%) | £2,229 |
| Band D | about 10 (1%) | £2,508 |
| Band E | withheld | £3,065 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,623 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,180 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,016 |
When the homes were built
- 18% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 31% 1919 to 1939
- 10% 1945 to 1964
- 4% 1965 to 1982
- 13% 1983 to 1999
- 8% 2000 to 2009
- 17% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Westmorland and Furness before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of CA11 1BS is in (ONS area E01019333), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near CA11 1BS?
The nearest open schools to CA11 1BS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to CA11 1BS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CA11 1BS is Penrith North Lakes Rail Station, 500 metres away in a straight line.
- Penrith North Lakes Rail Station Railway station 500 mWalk
- Langwathby Rail Station Railway station 6.6 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
19 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Herald Office, 77 m away.
More stations near CA11 1BS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near CA11 1BS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CA11 1BS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Birbeck Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01768 214620 850 mWalk
- The Lakes Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01768 214345 850 mWalk
- Temple Sowerby Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01768 361232 9.8 kmDrive
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near CA11 1BS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of CA11 1BS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 450 mWalk
- GeniePoint Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 450 mWalk
- Booths Charging point · 1 charger · CCS, CHAdeMO 450 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near CA11 1BS?
The nearest to the centre of CA11 1BS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mydentist - Gloucester Yard - Penrith Phone 01768 895068 150 mWalk
- Victoria Road Dental Practice Phone 01768 862009 200 mWalk
- Stricklandgate Dental Practice Phone 01768 865744 750 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to CA11 1BS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Penrith Community Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01768 245555 800 mWalk
- Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital Phone 01768 245678 25.8 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near CA11 1BS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CA11 1BS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Croft Avenue Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2025 · Phone 01768 867155 850 mWalk
- Winters Park Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01768 867939 900 mWalk
- Cold Springs Park Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01768 890360 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near CA11 1BS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CA11 1BS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Joseph Cowper Limited Mon to Fri 8:45am to 5:30pm; Sat 8:45am to 3:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01768 862063 100 mWalk
- Boots, Penrith Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 4pm · Phone 01768 862735 100 mWalk
- Morrisons Pharmacy, Brunswick Road Mon to Fri 8am to 7pm; Sat 8am to 6pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01768 862055 450 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near CA11 1BS?
The nearest vets to the centre of CA11 1BS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Rowcliffe House Ventinary Practice Phone +44 1768 865661 50 mWalk
- Vets4Pets Phone +44 1768 866540 700 mWalk
- Veterinary Vision Penrith Phone +44 1768 877255 1.1 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is CA11 1BS in a conservation area?
The centre of CA11 1BS is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near CA11 1BS?
Police.uk records 117 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CA11 1BS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 2, theft from the person 2, drugs 2, bicycle theft 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for CA11 1BS
- Ward
- Penrith South
- Parish
- Penrith
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Penrith
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- October 2018
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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