CA12 4BQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km 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 4BQ 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00096550 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA12 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA12 4BQ.
241
57
£ 43,100 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, CA12 4BQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA12 4BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA12 4BQ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- 18/201.0 km
- Casa Bella0.9 km
- Derwent Walker Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Elm Cafe and Kombucha0.9 km
- Lake Road Brunch0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
68 nearby- Allerdale house0.6 km
- Avondale Guest House0.8 km
- Bagsend B&B0.8 km
- Braemar House0.6 km
- Cragside Guest House0.7 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Gifts by the Lake1.0 km
- J N Murray Ltd Chemist0.9 km
- Love the Lakes1.0 km
- Open All Hours0.9 km
- Roly's Fudge Keswick Limited1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Old Keswickian1.0 km
- Bellaport Bakes Keswick0.9 km
- The Cornish Pasty (Keswick) Ltd1.0 km
- Waffleicious Cafe Bar1.0 km
- Ice0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cafe Bar 260.9 km
- The Dog & Gun1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CA124BQ · Data under Open Government Licence