Appleby-in-Westmorland vs Penrith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Appleby In Westmorland is about 10% cheaper on average. For families, Appleby In Westmorland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£261,432
Penrith
£291,733
Crime Rate
Appleby-in-Westmorland
N/A
Penrith
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Appleby-in-Westmorland
100.0%
Penrith
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Appleby-in-Westmorland
172.6
Penrith
371.8
EPC Rating
Appleby-in-Westmorland
67
Penrith
67
Median Income
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£33,536
Penrith
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Appleby In Westmorland more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £261,432 versus £291,733 in Penrith. The most affordable entry point in Appleby In Westmorland is a flat at £96,650, while in Penrith it is a flat at £138,436.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Penrith (£138,436 vs £96,650).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Appleby In Westmorland prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Appleby In Westmorland and Penrith at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Appleby In Westmorland: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Penrith.
Appleby-in-Westmorland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Penrith School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Appleby-in-Westmorland | Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Penrith enjoy 371.8 Mbps on average, while Appleby In Westmorland lags behind at 172.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.1% of premises in Appleby In Westmorland and 89.6% in Penrith. Gigabit availability stands at 24% in Appleby In Westmorland and 71% in Penrith.
Penrith is the faster of the two by 115% on average download speed (372 vs 173 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Appleby In Westmorland is band C (score 67), ahead of Penrith's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Appleby In Westmorland and £1,677 in Penrith. 47.2% of homes in Appleby In Westmorland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Penrith.
Appleby In Westmorland has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Appleby In Westmorland has a population of 3,233 while Penrith has 16,705. Median household income is £33,536 in Appleby In Westmorland and £33,536 in Penrith. The median age is 48.2 in Appleby In Westmorland and 48.2 in Penrith. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Appleby In Westmorland and 56.8% in Penrith.
| Indicator | Appleby-in-Westmorland | Penrith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,233 | 16,705 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,536 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32% |
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