CA12 4HX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Blencathra Street, 0.4km from Brigham, Low in Keswick. Administratively it sits within Keswick ward and the Copeland constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA12, CA12 4HX 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, down 31.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4HX are sourced from Output Area E00096561 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLENCATHRA STREET, CA12 4HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENCATHRA STREET, CA12 4HX.
196
51
£ 43,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA12 4HX 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.
Area Character
CA12 4HX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £500k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 31.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA12 4HX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 415,000
7 sales · Mean £ 408,928
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA12 4HX has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
Keswick School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
87 nearby- Abacourt House0.6 km
- Allerdale house0.4 km
- Avondale Guest House0.3 km
- Bagsend B&B0.1 km
- Braemar House0.3 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bank Tavern0.6 km
- Golden Lion0.5 km
- Lake Road Inn0.6 km
- The Oddfellows Arms0.5 km
- Wetherspoons0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Biketreks Keswick0.8 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
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
- Ice0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Booths Supermarket & Cafe 18470.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA124HX · Data under Open Government Licence