Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

WORDSWORTH STREET, CA12 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH STREET, CA12 4BZ.

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Population

196

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA12 4BZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CA12 4BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £403,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA12 4BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wordsworth Street, 0.4km from Halls Mead in Keswick. Administratively it sits within Keswick ward and the Copeland constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA12, CA12 4BZ offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £403k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00096561 (shared with 10 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 4BZ. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 332,700

21 sales · Mean £ 353,961

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

2 sales · Mean £ 375,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA12 4BZ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting11
Drugs7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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

Good296 pupils0.5 km
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Keswick School

Outstanding1323 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • 18/200.5 km
  • Age UK0.9 km
  • Casa Bella0.4 km
  • Derwent Walker Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • Elm Cafe and Kombucha0.5 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

87 nearby
  • Abacourt House0.6 km
  • Allerdale house0.2 km
  • Avondale Guest House0.3 km
  • Bagsend B&B0.2 km
  • Braemar House0.2 km
  • + 82 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bank Tavern0.6 km
  • Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Lake Road Inn0.6 km
  • The Oddfellows Arms0.5 km
  • Wetherspoons0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Biketreks Keswick0.9 km
  • Blacks Outdoor Clothing0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Gifts by the Lake0.5 km
  • J N Murray Ltd Chemist0.4 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • The Lakes Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • The Old Keswickian0.5 km
  • Bruce and Lukes0.5 km
  • Jans Lakeland Sandwich Shop0.4 km
  • Ice0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Booths Supermarket & Cafe 18470.7 km