Houses for sale in Penrith, Cumbria


House Prices in Penrith

Properties in Penrith have an average house price of £275k and had 1,777 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Penrith is an area in Cumbria with 17,035 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.52M.


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Property price trends in Penrith

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Penrith sold for £215,459 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 19,911 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £283,352, that's a fall of roughly 24%.

Looking back five years, average prices are down about 15.8% since 2021, a drop of around £40,400 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £204,908, so the typical sold price has climbed about 5.1% since then, roughly 0.5% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 0.3%.

Frequently asked questions about Penrith


What is the average price for a property for sale in Penrith?

The average price for a property for sale in Penrith is £274,726. This amount is 22% higher than the average price in Cumbria. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Penrith.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Penrith?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Penrith are Ullswater at an average of £487,830, Crosby Ravensworth at an average of £399,452 and Askham at an average of £399,268.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Penrith?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Penrith are Penrith Pategill at an average of £165,118, Penrith West at an average of £176,542 and Penrith South at an average of £196,823.


Which train stations are available in or near Penrith?

Some of the train stations available in or near Penrith are Penrith, Langwathby and Lazonby and Kirkoswald.


Property Price Paid in Penrith by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £215,459
Price decrease
-25%
37 Properties
2025 £270,396
Price decrease
-1%
563 Properties
2024 £273,420
Price decrease
-4%
556 Properties
2023 £283,352
Price increase
4%
621 Properties
2022 £271,463
Price increase
6%
723 Properties
2021 £255,859
Price increase
6%
813 Properties
2020 £241,468
Price increase
3%
665 Properties
2019 £233,696
Price increase
0,4%
734 Properties
2018 £232,764
Price increase
4%
780 Properties
2017 £222,599
Price increase
8%
678 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Penrith

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £244,672.00 501 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £197,496.00 469 Terraced Houses
Detached House £404,833.00 602 Detached Houses
Flat £142,791.00 205 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in Penrith

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