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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 47 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
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
23.57(-37%)
Shoplifting
7.01(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.89(-68%)
Public order
5.89(-42%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Keswick & Derwent Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £2,150,000.

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
Detached23£485,000
Flats16£242,500
Semi-Detached16£345,000
Terraced23£295,000

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

CA125EN

Crow Park Road

CA125FB

Main Street

CA125RQ

Dorothys Well Road

CA125TB

Ashcroft Close

CA125WZ

Keswick

CA124EG

Southey Street

CA125AQ

High Street

CA125EB

Main Street

CA125FE

Arbor Gardens

CA125LF

Greta Side Court

CA125NN

Main Street

CA125PE

St Kentigern Close

CA125PH

Keswick

CA125RH

Rickerby Lane

CA124ND

Station Road

CA125HH

Station Street

CA125QF

Crosthwaite Gardens

CA124EF

Southey Street

CA124ET

The Hopes

CA124HQ

Twentyman Court

CA124LJ

Penrith Road

CA124TX

Stable Cottages

CA125BF

Bridge Court

CA125JB

Pack Horse Court

CA125PJ

Old Mill Court

CA124DS

Church Street

CA124HH

Southey Street

CA125AW

Derwent Street

CA125DU

Heads Road

CA125NH

Main Street

CA125NU

Bridge Terrace

CA125TG

Whinlatter Pass

CA124HL

Southey Street

CA124JE

Brandlehow Crescent

CA124JG

Windebrowe Avenue

CA125EW

Bridge Terrace

CA125RJ

High Portinscale

CA124LP

Lonscale View

CA124NY

Forge Lane

CA124TG

Pass Of Dunmail Raise

CA124TJ

Stanah Lane

CA125NZ

Elliott Park

CA125PP

Crosthwaite Road

CA125QA

Crosthwaite Road

CA125XQ

Honister Pass

CA124AH

Springs Road

CA124AS

Ambleside Road

CA124DT

Church Street

CA125BD

Main Street

CA125BE

Main Street

CA125LE

Otley Road

CA125SY

Barrow View

CA125UG

Keswick

CA125UW

Keswick

CA124EP

Helvellyn Street

CA125JT

Main Street

CA125TE

Longcroft

CA129AX

Keswick

CA124DL

Ambleside Road

CA124EH

Helvellyn Street

CA125EL

Crow Park Road

CA125JS

Keswick

CA125NR

Southey Hill Industrial Estate

CA125TY

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124HE

Catherine Cottages

CA124HG

Shu Le Crow Gardens

CA125EA

Tithebarn Street

CA125EG

Crow Park Road

CA125HT

Station Street

CA125LJ

Greta Villas

CA125UB

Bothel and Wharrels

CA124HZ

Trinity Way

CA124TE

Castle Lane

CA124TL

Saddleback View

CA124TQ

Castle Rock Cottages

CA125LY

Millbank Cottages

CA125SA

Seldom Seen Cottages

CA124ER

Helvellyn Street

CA124NB

Station Road

CA124TF

Brownbeck Cottages

CA125BZ

Lake Road

CA125HU

St John's Street

CA125JD

Main Street

CA125NB

Elm Court

CA125UF

Follet Close

CA124LY

Chestnut Park

CA124TP

Steel End

CA125JP

Keswick

CA125JZ

Bank Street

CA125QB

Vicarage Hill

CA124ES

Lucy Bank Cottages

CA125AP

St Johns Street

CA125ND

Southey Hill

CA125RY

Whinlatter Pass

CA124JB

Windebrowe Avenue

CA124NG

Keswick

CA124TY

Blencathra View

CA125DG

Lake Road

CA125HF

Station Street

CA125PG

Crosthwaite Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.