CA12 4JY is a sought-after residential area on Lydias Cottages, 0.1km from Brigham in Keswick. Administratively it sits within Keswick ward and the Copeland constituency.
For serious buyers, CA12 4JY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 86% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, up 31.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4JY are sourced from Output Area E00096546 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYDIAS COTTAGES, CA12 4JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYDIAS COTTAGES, CA12 4JY.
259
51
£ 43,100 /yr
42%
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
No single demographic signal dominates CA12 4JY — age 51, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £231k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 31.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA12 4JY. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 262,500
1 sales · Mean £ 262,500
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA12 4JY 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.
school Local Schools
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
Keswick School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jans Lakeland Sandwich Shop1.0 km
- Waffleicious Cafe Bar0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
67 nearby- Allerdale house0.9 km
- Avondale Guest House0.9 km
- Bagsend B&B0.7 km
- Braemar House0.9 km
- Cragside Guest House0.6 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Casa Bella1.0 km
- Lakes Bar & Bistro0.9 km
- The Cornish Bakery1.0 km
- The Honey Pot1.0 km
- Asaya Thai0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Gifts by the Lake1.0 km
- J N Murray Ltd Chemist0.9 km
- Open All Hours1.0 km
- J W Leece0.8 km
- Marr's General Store0.5 km
- + 1 more
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Postcode Profile: CA124JY · Data under Open Government Licence