Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

CA12 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA12 4BD.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, CA12 4BD is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA12 4BD is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Fenton Estate in Keswick. Administratively it sits within Keswick ward and the Copeland constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA12, CA12 4BD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00096550 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA12 4BD. The average age is 57.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CA12 4BD has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School

Good296 pupils0.4 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

59 nearby
  • Allerdale house0.8 km
  • Avondale Guest House1.0 km
  • Bagsend B&B0.8 km
  • Braemar House0.8 km
  • Cragside Guest House0.7 km
  • + 54 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • J W Leece0.9 km
  • Marr's General Store0.4 km
  • Spar Food Store0.9 km