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Keswick & Derwent Valley

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About

Keswick sits on the northern shore of Derwentwater in Cumberland, at the mouth of Borrowdale and below Skiddaw. The Derwent Valley runs north from Derwentwater, carrying the River Derwent past the town toward Bassenthwaite Lake. Boats cross Derwentwater to small islands such as St Herbert's, and paths lead from the town into the valley and onto fells like Cat Bells and Skiddaw. The lakeshore, rivers and wooded gorge of Borrowdale form a connected landscape used for walking, fishing and boating rather than large-scale development.

The town includes a long-established market, independent shops, and cultural venues including the Theatre by the Lake and the Derwent Pencil Museum, which records the area's pencil-making history. Local services support hillwalking and river activities: launches on Derwentwater, boat hire, and guided routes into Borrowdale and the surrounding fells. Historic features appear in stone buildings and the Moot Hall; slate and mining traces remain in the valley. Keswick and the Derwent Valley function as a base for exploring the immediate lake and river system, with clear links from town into the upland terrain.

Area overview

On average Keswick & Derwent Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Keswick & Derwent Valley is £39,027 per year. There are 4 schools in Keswick & Derwent Valley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Keswick & Derwent Valley is home to around 6,279 people, with a population density of about 31.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Keswick & Derwent Valley Population
6,279
Population density
31.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.14(-41%)
Shoplifting
7.01(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.46(-75%)
Public order
4.3(-58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,781
92.1%
Other White
262
4.17%
Other Asian
48
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.41%
Total population: 6,277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,060
37.43%
Level 3 (A level)
912
16.57%
No qualifications
890
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
709
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
420
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 5,504

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,410
48.5%
Owns with a mortgage
531
18.27%
Other social rented
483
16.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
254
8.74%
Other forms of private rent
116
3.99%
Total households: 2,907

Property prices in Keswick & Derwent Valley

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Keswick & Derwent Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Keswick & Derwent Valley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Keswick & Derwent Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£220,000
Terraced30£310,000
Detached20£498,500
Semi-Detached16£345,000

10 years median price trend in Keswick & Derwent Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Keswick & Derwent Valley.

All postcodes in Keswick & Derwent Valley

CA125RF

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125LP

Victoria Street

CA125RW

Barf Cottages

CA125JW

Bank Street

CA124RN

Castle Lane

CA125NP

Keswick

CA125XA

Keswick

CA124PE

Penrith Road

CA124BG

Springs Garth

CA125UR

Keswick

CA124TJ

Stanah Lane

CA124NN

Briar Rigg

CA124TT

Station Cottages

CA125NW

Keswick

CA124TG

Pass Of Dunmail Raise

CA125AW

Derwent Street

CA125DJ

Lake Road

CA125LQ

Park Villas

CA125BW

Poplar Street

CA124JG

Windebrowe Avenue

CA125HT

Station Street

CA124HX

Blencathra Street

CA125EY

Heads Mount

CA124HQ

Twentyman Court

CA124NP

Station Avenue

CA125PN

Park Holme

CA125NH

Main Street

CA124HG

Shu Le Crow Gardens

CA124HS

Greta Street

CA124EB

George Street

CA124DL

Ambleside Road

CA125BE

Main Street

CA124HA

Penrith Road

CA125BD

Main Street

CA125UU

Keswick

CA125PE

St Kentigern Close

CA125DL

Keswick

CA124EF

Southey Street

CA125JY

Bank Street

CA125SP

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125AS

St Johns Street

CA125TJ

Scotgate Bungalows

CA125JZ

Bank Street

CA124EN

Helvellyn Street

CA125BP

Miners Way

CA125XG

Keswick

CA124AY

Grange Park

CA125XP

New Cottages

CA124DT

Church Street

CA124TH

Stanah Cottages

CA124AN

Springs Road

CA124DH

Eskin Street

CA125JS

Keswick

CA124DS

Church Street

CA125JR

Market Square

CA125DR

Derwent Close

CA125FH

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125EH

The Headlands

CA124NX

The Forge

CA125DS

Main Street

CA125PD

Limepots Road

CA125AB

St Johns Street

CA124JS

Penrith Road

CA125EN

Crow Park Road

CA124HP

Blencathra Street

CA125XL

Keswick

CA125XB

Keswick

CA124DU

Myers Street

CA124HJ

Larch Grove

CA125AF

St John's Street

CA125NR

Southey Hill Industrial Estate

CA125EJ

The Headlands

CA124HF

Penrith Road

CA125JU

Stanger Street

CA125UY

Keswick

CA124LR

Chestnut Hill

CA125QE

Coleridge Court

CA124AF

Ambleside Road

CA124AP

Manor Brow

CA125AE

St Johns Street

CA125BN

Keswick

CA125GA

Keswick

CA125DD

Borrowdale Road

CA125SX

Main Street

CA125PB

High Hill

CA125JT

Main Street

CA124JR

Keswick

CA125RP

Low Portinscale

CA124AU

Helvellyn Street

CA125UG

Keswick

CA124JE

Brandlehow Crescent

CA125AQ

High Street

CA124DX

Church Street

CA125FD

Carding Mill Lane

CA125QF

Crosthwaite Gardens

CA125TY

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125HF

Station Street

CA124EH

Helvellyn Street

CA125TU

Honister Pass

CA125ED

Tithebarn Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.