CA12 — KESWICK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CA12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA12 is £466,172, which is 91% above the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA12 cost 62.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA12 have fallen 23.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£649,787	113
Semi-detached	£414,699	71
Terraced	£369,692	103
Flat	£229,844	72
All types	£466,172	405

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CA12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 11.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CA12 has a crime rate well 86% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CA12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA12 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Borrowdale CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi
Keswick School	Secondary	Outstanding	mi
Braithwaite CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bassenthwaite Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CA12 are 234.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 79% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

234.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

53%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA12 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CA12 — KESWICK

Area Summary

CA12 (KESWICK) offers above-average property prices (£466,172, 62% above national average), low crime (86% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (234 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PENRITH

£290K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CA12?

The average house price in CA12 (KESWICK) is £466,172, based on 405 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 62% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 23.8% over the past year.

Is CA12 a safe area to live?

Crime in CA12 is significantly below the national average (11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CA12?

There are 7 schools in or near CA12. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CA12?

Council tax in CA12 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CA12?

The average broadband download speed in CA12 is 234 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 53%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CA12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in CA12 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,977.