Houses for sale in Penrith, Cumbria
There are 89 results for Penrith, Cumbria. Property prices in Penrith range from £97k to £604k with an average price of £285k.
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Property market in Penrith
What's for sale
114 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
114 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 73% | 18% |
| Typical asking price | £283k | £125k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to sell | 8 weeks | 5 months |
| Typical sold price | £235k | £138k |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +14.9% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around Penrith
typical asking price, cheapest first- Penrith £270k
- Carleton £359k
Getting to know Penrith
stations in PenrithSchools in Penrith
4 primary · 2 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Ullswater Community College secondary · Good
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith secondary · Good
- Beaconside CofE Primary School primary · Good
- North Lakes School primary · Good
- Brunswick School primary · Good
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School primary · Good
Based on 114 homes for sale on Houses now, 575 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Penrith
What is the average house price in Penrith?
The average home for sale in Penrith is priced at £277,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £270,000. This is based on the 114 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Penrith?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Penrith costs £140,000 and a 3-bedroom home £275,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £135,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £390,000.
What price range should I expect in Penrith?
Most homes in Penrith are priced between £87,000 and £550,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £160,000, and one in five £400,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Penrith?
There are 89 homes for sale in Penrith on Houses right now, plus 27 already under offer. 34 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Penrith?
Yes. Homes put up for sale in Penrith over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £230,000, 7% higher than the year before (£215,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 34% and 2-bedroom homes are down 6%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Penrith?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 10 weeks. About 35% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Houses go faster, in about 8 weeks against about 5 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Penrith?
In the year to August 2026, 265 homes sold in Penrith at a typical price of £213,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £235,000 and flats for about £138,000. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £270,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.
What rental yield can I get in Penrith?
Around 5.7% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,200 a month with a typical sold price of £254,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Penrith?
Detached houses are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in Penrith. Terraced houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £125,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £399,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near Penrith?
Of the areas around Penrith, Carleton is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £359,000. Penrith itself is £270,000.
Are homes in Penrith freehold or leasehold?
About 8 in 10 homes for sale in Penrith are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There is 1 new-build home on the market too.
What are the schools like in Penrith?
There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in Penrith. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Penrith?
Stations in Penrith include Penrith.