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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

CA125ES

The Heads

CA124BZ

Wordsworth Street

CA124TN

Pass Of Dunmail Raise

CA125SA

Seldom Seen Cottages

CA124LE

Latrigg Close

CA124NW

Briar Rigg

CA125RZ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124DW

Acorn Street

CA125HU

St John's Street

CA124BA

Manor Brow

CA124TU

Glenderamackin Terrace

CA125HB

The Crescent

CA124GE

Keswick

CA125TX

Bothel and Wharrels

CA125TF

Whinlatter Pass

CA124LG

Latrigg Close

CA125HP

Station Street

CA125DU

Heads Road

CA125RJ

High Portinscale

CA124TW

Fisher Place

CA124JY

Lydias Cottages

CA125AH

High Street

CA125UN

Keswick

CA125TG

Whinlatter Pass

CA124AB

Manor Park

CA124AW

Manor Brow

CA124LA

Chestnut Hill

CA125DN

Heads Road Court

CA125RA

Keswick

CA125TN

Coledale Gardens

CA125XQ

Honister Pass

CA125NX

High Hill

CA124TF

Brownbeck Cottages

CA125RT

How Lane

CA125EP

Crow Park Road

CA124AJ

Keswick

CA125JQ

Esme Garden

CA124JT

Brigham Row

CA125LU

High Hill

CA125EL

Crow Park Road

CA124NY

Forge Lane

CA125DY

Scotts Court

CA124LJ

Penrith Road

CA124RR

Keswick

CA125RN

High Portinscale

CA129AX

Keswick

CA125SY

Barrow View

CA125AN

Derwent Street

CA125NG

Main Street

CA124DG

Eskin Street

CA125BJ

Market Square

CA125HD

Heads Lane

CA125TL

Melbecks

CA124JF

Manesty View

CA125JX

Stanger Street

CA125LL

Greta Side

CA129BA

Keswick

CA125PP

Crosthwaite Road

CA124BY

Skiddaw Street

CA124DA

Wordsworth Street

CA125FG

Southey Street

CA125UQ

Field Lane

CA125DH

Little Hills

CA124JB

Windebrowe Avenue

CA125XH

Mountain View

CA124AR

Ambleside Road

CA125HZ

Main Street

CA125LX

Millbank

CA125BF

Bridge Court

CA125BZ

Lake Road

CA125EU

Crow Park Road

CA125DF

Heads Road

CA124TR

Keswick

CA124LS

Chestnut Hill

CA125DZ

Museum Square

CA125JB

Pack Horse Court

CA125FB

Main Street

CA124DZ

Ratcliffe Place

CA125UP

Borrowdale Road

CA125ET

The Heads

CA125QB

Vicarage Hill

CA125ER

The Heads

CA125WZ

Keswick

CA125BU

Lake Road

CA124BX

Skiddaw Street

CA125RQ

Dorothys Well Road

CA125NT

Howrahs Court

CA125UF

Follet Close

CA125FE

Arbor Gardens

CA124BW

Rogerfield

CA125SG

Field Lane

CA124EA

Acorn Street

CA125HH

Station Street

CA125EB

Main Street

CA124DD

Ambleside Road

CA124EP

Helvellyn Street

CA125DQ

Lake Road

CA125LW

Myrtle Villas

CA125NU

Bridge Terrace

CA125BL

Main Street

Data Sources

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