Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

PENRITH ROAD, CA12 4JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRITH ROAD, CA12 4JP.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA12 4JP 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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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
workEmployment
4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA12 4JP — age 55, 75% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CA12 4JP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Penrith Road, 0.1km from Low Brigham in Keswick. Administratively it sits within Keswick ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4JP are sourced from Output Area E00096559 (shared with 13 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 4JP. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

CA12 4JP has low crime rates — 19 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 offences24
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5
Burglary4
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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

Good296 pupils0.3 km
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Keswick School

Outstanding1323 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • 18/200.9 km
  • Casa Bella0.8 km
  • Derwent Walker Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Elm Cafe and Kombucha1.0 km
  • Java and Chocolate0.9 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

79 nearby
  • Abacourt House0.9 km
  • Allerdale house0.8 km
  • Avondale Guest House0.8 km
  • Bagsend B&B0.6 km
  • Braemar House0.7 km
  • + 74 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bank Tavern1.0 km
  • Golden Lion0.9 km
  • The Oddfellows Arms0.9 km
  • Wetherspoons0.9 km
  • Cafe Bar 261.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Blacks Outdoor Clothing1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Gifts by the Lake0.9 km
  • J N Murray Ltd Chemist0.8 km
  • Love the Lakes0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • The Lakes Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • The Old Keswickian0.9 km
  • Bellaport Bakes Keswick1.0 km
  • The Cornish Pasty (Keswick) Ltd0.9 km
  • Waffleicious Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • + 5 more