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CA12

KESWICK

Cumbria, North West, England

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CA12 covers KESWICK in Cumbria, North West.

Avg price £466,172
1yr change ▼ 23.8%
Crime 86% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£466,172

▼ 23.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

62% above national avg

Crime Rate

11.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

86% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

234 Mbps

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.

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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

£397K £428K £459K £490K £521K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

38

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.

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234.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

53%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CA12 KESWICK

What is the average house price in CA12 KESWICK?
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 KESWICK 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 is the population of CA12 KESWICK?
The population of CA12 (KESWICK) is approximately 35,977 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 38 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CA12 KESWICK?
There are 7 schools in or near CA12. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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