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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

CA124LR

Chestnut Hill

CA124AY

Grange Park

CA124LJ

Penrith Road

CA124HQ

Twentyman Court

CA124BY

Skiddaw Street

CA125EQ

The Headlands

CA125HU

St John's Street

CA124TN

Pass Of Dunmail Raise

CA125QB

Vicarage Hill

CA125AL

Derwent Street

CA124PB

Millfield Gardens

CA124EA

Acorn Street

CA125JB

Pack Horse Court

CA125AF

St John's Street

CA124NX

The Forge

CA124BB

Manor Brow

CA124EG

Southey Street

CA125DF

Heads Road

CA125XE

Keswick

CA125JP

Keswick

CA125LP

Victoria Street

CA125HY

Hodgsons Yard

CA124GE

Keswick

CA124JX

Shorley Lane

CA125PF

Ashtree Avenue

CA125HB

The Crescent

CA125JX

Stanger Street

CA125HA

Heads Road

CA125EW

Bridge Terrace

CA124BW

Rogerfield

CA125NJ

Main Street

CA125XH

Mountain View

CA124TT

Station Cottages

CA125DX

Main Street

CA124LS

Chestnut Hill

CA125EY

Heads Mount

CA125AZ

St Johns Street

CA125LS

Standish Street

CA125UN

Keswick

CA125ED

Tithebarn Street

CA124TS

Pass Of Dunmail Raise

CA124HB

Keswick

CA124DL

Ambleside Road

CA125BA

Main Street

CA125DU

Heads Road

CA124TP

Steel End

CA125DS

Main Street

CA124PE

Penrith Road

CA125AQ

High Street

CA125EF

Keswick

CA125PW

Keswick

CA125NS

Riverside Court

CA124HT

Blencathra Street

CA124HA

Penrith Road

CA124EU

Vendace Court

CA125HH

Station Street

CA125BW

Poplar Street

CA124JT

Brigham Row

CA124AA

Manor Park

CA125LY

Millbank Cottages

CA124AJ

Keswick

CA124LL

The Hawthorns

CA125QD

Vicarage Hill

CA125BY

Brewery Lane

CA125UR

Keswick

CA124EW

Myers Street

CA124LN

Fieldside Close

CA125LW

Myrtle Villas

CA125UW

Keswick

CA124NJ

Rear Brundholme Mews

CA125AX

St Johns Street

CA124DZ

Ratcliffe Place

CA124HZ

Trinity Way

CA124DA

Wordsworth Street

CA125DB

Borrowdale Road

CA124LQ

Browfoot

CA124LB

Latrigg Close

CA124HH

Southey Street

CA125DJ

Lake Road

CA125NR

Southey Hill Industrial Estate

CA124HY

Blencathra Street

CA125NZ

Elliott Park

CA125BP

Miners Way

CA124EB

George Street

CA125PH

Keswick

CA124BQ

Rogerfield

CA124DR

Derwentwater Place

CA125BX

Lake Road

CA125AG

St Johns Street

CA124NG

Keswick

CA125EP

Crow Park Road

CA124LY

Chestnut Park

CA125AP

St Johns Street

CA124DU

Myers Street

CA124JY

Lydias Cottages

CA124HR

Southey Street

CA125NH

Main Street

CA125JZ

Bank Street

CA125LD

Riverside Park

CA124DY

Church Street

Data Sources

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