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About

Keswick ward covers the town of Keswick and its immediate surrounding fells within the Lake District National Park. The area is defined by its position between the shores of Derwentwater and the slopes of Skiddaw, one of England's highest mountains. The landscape is a mix of wooded shoreline, open valley floors, and steep, rocky uplands. The town itself serves as a central hub for outdoor activities and tourism in the northern Lakes.

The ward's economy is closely linked to the natural environment, with many businesses catering to walkers and visitors. A network of historic footpaths and bridleways radiates from the town, including the trail to the famous Castlerigg Stone Circle set within a dramatic mountain panorama. The area's geology, with its distinctive green slate, has historically influenced local building materials and industry.

Area overview

On average Keswick has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Keswick is £39,027 per year. There are 3 schools in Keswick: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Keswick is home to around 5,203 people, with a population density of about 35.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Keswick Population
5,203
Population density
35.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.72(-28%)
Shoplifting
8.46(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.3(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.38(-70%)
Public order
5.19(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,737
91.1%
Other White
253
4.87%
Other Asian
47
0.9%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.52%
Other
24
0.46%
Total population: 5,200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,649
36.35%
No qualifications
774
17.06%
Level 3 (A level)
742
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
587
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
353
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 4,537

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,120
46.26%
Other social rented
464
19.17%
Owns with a mortgage
421
17.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
220
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
93
3.84%
Total households: 2,421

Property prices in Keswick

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Keswick 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£490,000
Flats22£220,000
Semi-Detached13£340,000
Terraced25£345,000

10 years median price trend in Keswick

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

All postcodes in Keswick

CA124DH

Eskin Street

CA124JR

Keswick

CA125JS

Keswick

CA125WZ

Keswick

CA125NA

Stanger Street

CA124JG

Windebrowe Avenue

CA124HU

Wordsworth Street

CA124NR

Brundholme Mews

CA125LU

High Hill

CA124JJ

Brackenrigg Drive

CA125HJ

Station Street

CA124AU

Helvellyn Street

CA124GN

Blencathra Court

CA125QA

Crosthwaite Road

CA124TU

Glenderamackin Terrace

CA125XA

Keswick

CA125LE

Otley Road

CA125UG

Keswick

CA124NW

Briar Rigg

CA125FD

Carding Mill Lane

CA125PP

Crosthwaite Road

CA125RA

Keswick

CA125AH

High Street

CA125BD

Main Street

CA125BJ

Market Square

CA125BL

Main Street

CA124EH

Helvellyn Street

CA124JA

Windebrowe Avenue

CA124TX

Stable Cottages

CA124DG

Eskin Street

CA125DY

Scotts Court

CA124LH

Keswick

CA124AQ

Springs Road

CA124JU

Keswick

CA124BE

Halls Mead

CA125AJ

The Seams

CA125BS

Lake Road

CA125PG

Crosthwaite Road

CA125XP

New Cottages

CA124DP

St Johns Terrace

CA124HF

Penrith Road

CA124AB

Manor Park

CA125DP

Police Court Yard

CA124BX

Skiddaw Street

CA125PJ

Old Mill Court

CA125DZ

Museum Square

CA124RR

Keswick

CA125AS

St Johns Street

CA125XD

Middle Howe

CA125EZ

Heads Road

CA125EA

Tithebarn Street

CA124JE

Brandlehow Crescent

CA125HE

Station Street

CA124NZ

Brundholme Gardens

CA125DW

Main Street

CA124DE

Cross Street

CA125HF

Station Street

CA124LD

Latrigg Close

CA124JF

Manesty View

CA125XJ

Keswick

CA125FJ

Keswick

CA125JL

Luptons Court

CA125HP

Station Street

CA124JH

The Bungalows

CA124HD

Rose Terrace

CA125EN

Crow Park Road

CA124NY

Forge Lane

CA124JB

Windebrowe Avenue

CA125DR

Derwent Close

CA125LZ

Stanger Street

CA124EN

Helvellyn Street

CA124TL

Saddleback View

CA124BN

Rogerfield

CA125LX

Millbank

CA124AP

Manor Brow

CA125HZ

Main Street

CA124TW

Fisher Place

CA124HW

Blencathra Street

CA124TR

Keswick

CA125PY

Keswick

CA124LT

Chestnut Hill

CA125DQ

Lake Road

CA124DB

Ambleside Road

CA124BA

Manor Brow

CA125ND

Southey Hill

CA124DX

Church Street

CA124RS

Penrith Road

CA124AG

Ambleside Road

CA124EX

Church Street

CA124HP

Blencathra Street

CA125JU

Stanger Street

CA125BB

New Street

CA125EB

Main Street

CA124DW

Acorn Street

CA125AA

St Johns Street

CA125PB

High Hill

CA124JL

Grizedale Close

CA124EL

Leonard Street

CA124JN

Low Brigham

CA124AN

Springs Road

Data Sources

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