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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 19.9% 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. The median sale price in Keswick is £310,000 (around £393 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £428,000. 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
19.9%
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

Median price: £310,000
Price per sq ft: £393
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £428K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £393 per square foot) in Keswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £839,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Keswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£527,500£489
Semi-Detached8£348,375£357
Terraced20£320,000£353
Flats21£230,000£363

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Keswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Keswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422,500£157,000£350,000£289,000
2017£467,500£207,500£297,250£254,000
2018£450,000£210,000£295,000£260,000
2019£467,500£222,500£315,000£277,500
2020£450,000£227,500£325,000£316,000
2021£500,875£252,500£345,000£315,740
2022£700,000£200,000£437,000£418,250
2023£605,000£205,250£370,000£325,017
2024£537,500£270,000£375,000£390,000
2025£495,000£215,000£340,000£345,000
2026£527,500£275,753£380,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Keswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Keswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327£259£299£270
2017£302£310£309£239
2018£365£318£304£244
2019£343£307£321£251
2020£338£311£306£301
2021£457£325£348£311
2022£438£332£357£351
2023£411£318£353£333
2024£512£353£381£365
2025£441£361£364£313
2026£567£402£324£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Keswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,186
Band H£5,023

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Keswick ward.

Local councillors

Sally Anne Lansbury

Keswick - Elected 17 Oct 2024

Labour Party