Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

FENTON, CA12 4AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FENTON, CA12 4AZ.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CA12 4AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £547k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 29.7% year-on-year.

home £547,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA12 4AZ is a sought-after residential area on Fenton, 0.0km 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 4AZ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £547k, down 29.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00096557 (shared with 7 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 4AZ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

12 sales · Mean £ 470,416

Detached

£ 460,000

3 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

CA12 4AZ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences19
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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

Good296 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

64 nearby
  • Allerdale house0.7 km
  • Avondale Guest House0.8 km
  • Bagsend B&B0.7 km
  • Braemar House0.7 km
  • Cragside Guest House0.6 km
  • + 59 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Casa Bella0.9 km
  • Elm Cafe and Kombucha1.0 km
  • Lakes Bar & Bistro0.9 km
  • The Honey Pot1.0 km
  • The Square Orange1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • J N Murray Ltd Chemist0.9 km
  • Love the Lakes1.0 km
  • Open All Hours0.9 km
  • J W Leece0.7 km
  • Marr's General Store0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Waffleicious Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Jans Lakeland Sandwich Shop0.9 km