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CA12 4EP

Helvellyn Street

Keswick

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Overview

Postcode CA12 4EP is located in a rural town, within the Keswick ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Keswick & Derwent Valley area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Keswick & Derwent Valley is £39,027 per year. The nearest station is Aspatria, about 13.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lower Fitz Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Keswick & Derwent Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Keswick & Derwent Valley has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Keswick & Derwent Valley is £39,027 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from CA12 4EP.

Flood risk

Low

Keswick & Derwent Valley near CA12 4EP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aspatria located about 13.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA12 4EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLower Fitz ParkLargeWalking directions to Lower Fitz Park
0.1 miUpper Fitz ParkSmallWalking directions to Upper Fitz Park
0.4 miHope ParkSmallWalking directions to Hope Park

Area Profile

Population
191
Population density
5,454.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.74(-15%)
Shoplifting
15.16(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.95(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.58(-58%)
Public order
7.11(-30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
92.19%
Other White
12
6.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
1.04%
Irish
1
0.52%
Total population: 192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
46.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.79%
Level 3 (A level)
24
13.79%
No qualifications
19
10.92%
Apprenticeship
12
6.9%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
57.78%
Owns with a mortgage
29
32.22%
Other social rented
3
3.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
3.33%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.22%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Keswick

Median price£313,375
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £451K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £313,375 (about £387 per square foot) in Keswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £1,200,000.

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
Detached15£525,000£477
Terraced21£345,000£320
Semi-Detached11£316,750£387
Flats19£225,000£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£150,000£350,000£285,000
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£525,000£275,000£304,500£290,000
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£298£247£299£276
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£363£313
2026£452£393£324£313
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA12 4EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA12 4EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202531, Helvellyn Street, Keswick, CA12 4EPTerracedFreehold£500,000
25 Apr 202539, Helvellyn Street, Keswick, CA12 4EPTerracedFreehold£414,000
28 Mar 202511, St Herbert Street, Keswick, CA12 4DFTerracedFreehold£300,000
30 Oct 202522A, Helvellyn Street, Keswick, CA12 4ENDetachedFreehold£485,000
04 Mar 202512, Helvellyn Street, Keswick, CA12 4ENFlatsLeasehold£455,000

Schools

In the CA12 4EP postcode area, located within Keswick & Derwent Valley, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA12 4EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryKeswick SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA12 4EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA12 4EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo LocalShorley Lane, Keswick, CA12 4HNWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miOpen All Hours5 Saint John's Street, Keswick, CA12 5APWalking directions to Open All Hours
0.3 miKeswick Mini Market35 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5BLWalking directions to Keswick Mini Market
0.3 miSparPenrith Road, Keswick, CA12 4JPWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLakes & Dales Co-operative25 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5EFWalking directions to Lakes & Dales Co-operative

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA12 4EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sally Anne Lansbury

Keswick - Elected 17 Oct 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Markus Campbell-Savours

Penrith and Solway - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyPenrith and SolwayE14001424
WardKeswickE05014198
ParishKeswickE04012984
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Keswick & Derwent ValleyE02003976
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Allerdale 012FE01034068
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA12 4EP

Is CA12 4EP (Keswick & Derwent Valley) safe?

The area around CA12 4EP records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CA12 4EP?

The median sale price around CA12 4EP in Keswick & Derwent Valley is £313,375 (about £387 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA12 4EP?

There are 2 schools close to CA12 4EP, including St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Keswick School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA12 4EP?

CA12 4EP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,207 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA12 4EP (Keswick & Derwent Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA12 4EP is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sally Anne Lansbury (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.