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CA12 5ER

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Keswick

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Overview

Postcode CA12 5ER 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 average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 13.4 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
43.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Keswick & Derwent Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,064 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Keswick & Derwent Valley has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.6%

Approximately 43.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA12 5ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Keswick & Derwent Valley near CA12 5ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aspatria located about 13.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA12 5ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLower Fitz ParkLargeWalking directions to Lower Fitz Park
0.4 miUpper Fitz ParkSmallWalking directions to Upper Fitz Park
0.1 miHope ParkSmallWalking directions to Hope Park

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
3,094.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.02(-33%)
Shoplifting
7.36(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(-26%)
Public order
5.89(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.42(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
92.03%
Other White
8
3.19%
Other Asian
5
1.99%
Other
5
1.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
29.95%
No qualifications
53
24.42%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
36.84%
Owns outright
44
33.08%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.04%
Social rents from council
9
6.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.51%
Total households: 133

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA12 5ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA12 5ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 202564, Greta Gardens, Keswick, CA12 5ELFlatsLeasehold£285,000
05 May 20262, Heads Road Court, Keswick, CA12 5DNFlatsLeasehold£375,000
02 May 202516, The Crescent, Keswick, CA12 5HBTerracedFreehold£265,000
27 Nov 202526A, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DQOtherFreehold£765,000
01 May 202625, The Headlands, Keswick, CA12 5EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the CA12 5ER 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 5ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miSecondaryKeswick SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimarySt Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA12 5ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA12 5ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKeswick Mini Market35 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5BLWalking directions to Keswick Mini Market
0.2 miBooths1 Tithebarn Street, Keswick, CA12 5EAWalking directions to Booths
0.2 miOpen All Hours5 Saint John's Street, Keswick, CA12 5APWalking directions to Open All Hours
0.2 miLakes & Dales Co-operative25 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5EFWalking directions to Lakes & Dales Co-operative
0.3 miGo LocalShorley Lane, Keswick, CA12 4HNWalking directions to Go Local

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 5ER, 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 012CE01019104
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA12 5ER

Is CA12 5ER (Keswick & Derwent Valley) safe?

The area around CA12 5ER records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5ER?

The median sale price around CA12 5ER 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 5ER?

There are 2 schools close to CA12 5ER, including Keswick School (Outstanding) and St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA12 5ER?

CA12 5ER scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,064 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA12 5ER (Keswick & Derwent Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA12 5ER 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.