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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

CA124EF

Southey Street

CA125JY

Bank Street

CA125BZ

Lake Road

CA124PD

Millfield Gardens

CA125ET

The Heads

CA124DT

Church Street

CA124JD

Windebrowe Avenue

CA125DG

Lake Road

CA125JW

Bank Street

CA129BA

Keswick

CA124NA

Station Road

CA124NF

Brundholme Road

CA125XG

Keswick

CA125ES

The Heads

CA125PA

Keswick

CA125NF

Elliott Park

CA125JD

Main Street

CA125UY

Keswick

CA125GA

Keswick

CA125ER

The Heads

CA125NX

High Hill

CA124NQ

Station Road

CA125XQ

Honister Pass

CA124TY

Blencathra View

CA125HW

Banks Court

CA124DQ

Eskin Street

CA124DN

Ambleside Road

CA124DJ

Castlehead Close

CA125LL

Greta Side

CA124TE

Castle Lane

CA125LF

Greta Side Court

CA124ES

Lucy Bank Cottages

CA125DD

Borrowdale Road

CA124RN

Castle Lane

CA124JW

Penrith Road

CA124LF

Latrigg Close

CA124HG

Shu Le Crow Gardens

CA124BZ

Wordsworth Street

CA125NT

Howrahs Court

CA125BN

Keswick

CA125UX

Keswick

CA124DS

Church Street

CA124TJ

Stanah Lane

CA124AZ

Fenton

CA125LG

Greta Side

CA124NP

Station Avenue

CA124JP

Penrith Road

CA125UP

Borrowdale Road

CA125HQ

Banks Place

Data Sources

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