CA12 4NE is a sought-after residential area on Penrith Road, 0.4km from Low Brigham in Keswick. Administratively it sits within Keswick ward and the Copeland constituency.
For serious buyers, CA12 4NE is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4NE are sourced from Output Area E00096547 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENRITH ROAD, CA12 4NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRITH ROAD, CA12 4NE.
242
49
£ 43,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA12 4NE 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 49, CA12 4NE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA12 4NE. The average age is 49.1. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 217,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA12 4NE has low crime rates — 29 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
88 nearby- Abacourt House0.5 km
- Allerdale house0.4 km
- Avondale Guest House0.4 km
- Bagsend B&B0.1 km
- Braemar House0.3 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bank Tavern0.6 km
- Golden Lion0.5 km
- Lake Road Inn0.7 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 Ltd0.5 km
- Gifts by the Lake0.4 km
- J N Murray Ltd Chemist0.4 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- The Lakes Fish and Chips0.5 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: CA124NE · Data under Open Government Licence