Postcode CA12 5JT 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 13.3 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.
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.
Keswick & Derwent Valley has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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.
The average income per household in Keswick & Derwent Valley is £39,027 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from CA12 5JT.
Keswick & Derwent Valley near CA12 5JT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aspatria located about 13.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lower Fitz Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Fitz Park |
| 0.3 mi | Upper Fitz Park | Small | Walking directions to Upper Fitz Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hope Park | Small | Walking directions to Hope Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £525,000 | £477 |
| Terraced | 21 | £345,000 | £320 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £316,750 | £387 |
| Flats | 19 | £225,000 | £363 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA12 5JT.
In the CA12 5JT postcode area, located within Keswick & Derwent Valley, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA12 5JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Keswick Mini Market | 35 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5BL | Walking directions to Keswick Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Lakes & Dales Co-operative | 25 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5EF | Walking directions to Lakes & Dales Co-operative |
| 0.1 mi | Booths | 1 Tithebarn Street, Keswick, CA12 5EA | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.2 mi | Open All Hours | 5 Saint John's Street, Keswick, CA12 5AP | Walking directions to Open All Hours |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Shorley Lane, Keswick, CA12 4HN | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA12 5JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sally Anne Lansbury
Keswick - Elected 17 Oct 2024
Markus Campbell-Savours
Penrith and Solway - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA12 5JT 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.
The median sale price around CA12 5JT in Keswick & Derwent Valley is £313,375 (about £387 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CA12 5JT, including Keswick School (Outstanding) and St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CA12 5JT 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).
The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA12 5JT 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).
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.