Glovers Drive Penrith, Westmorland and Furness
49 addresses across 1 postcode (CA11), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 85900206.
- Energy: 45 homes have an energy certificate (A: 12, B: 33).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Westmorland and Furness costs £2,508 a year in 2026-27.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 940 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 126 to 137 m above sea level.
- Noise: 24 of its 49 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birbeck Medical Group, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
45 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, detached (21); House, semi-detached (12); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 2026 (25); 2025 (13); 2024 (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Westmorland and Furness in 2026-27: Band D £2,508 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,672 | £1,951 | £2,229 | £2,508 | £3,065 | £3,623 | £4,180 | £5,016 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (32% of about 1,480 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Old Fire Station, Bridge Lane, Penrith: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 49 addresses are between 126 m and 137 m above sea level (134 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penrith (North Lakes) 716,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Langwathby 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Lazonby and Kirkoswald 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birch Crescent Carleton | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station (P) Penrith | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsburys Penrith Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 79.1 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birbeck Medical Group | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Penrith Dental Clinic 1 | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Penrith Community Hospital | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cumbria Constabulary | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,900 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penrith Rugby Union Football Club 5.6 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Carleton Hall Farmhouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton Hall Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m west |
| Roman road and enclosures SE of Frenchfield | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Carleton Hall (Cumbria Police Headquarters) | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Eamont Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Brougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gardenbank Wood | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Mill Strip | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Carleton Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Eamont Lodge Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Whins Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Stainton Island | Island | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 49 |
24 of the street's 49 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Westmorland and Furness: see them on the Westmorland and Furness page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ullswater Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Lakes School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brunswick School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith RUFC CA11 8RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Hunter Hall School CA11 8UA | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Penrith AFC Limited CA11 8UA | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Harthwaite Gardens (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CA11 8WY: 49 addresses
Nearby streets
Cobblers Way · Millers Close · Meldon Avenue · Harthwaite Gardens · Winters Park · Heaplaw Grove · Dunfell Garth · Burney Road · Frenchfield Way · Mickle Drive
All the streets in CA11 and across Westmorland and Furness.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.