CA12 5ET is a mixed residential area on The Heads, 0.1km from Headlands, The in Keswick. Administratively it sits within Keswick ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA12 5ET is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA12 5ET are sourced from Output Area E00096560 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HEADS, CA12 5ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEADS, CA12 5ET.
250
53
£ 43,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CA12 5ET has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 53-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA12 5ET. The average age is 52.8. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA12 5ET is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Keswick School
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- 18/200.2 km
- Age UK0.2 km
- Casa Bella0.3 km
- Derwent Walker Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Elm Cafe and Kombucha0.2 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
86 nearby- Abacourt House0.3 km
- Allerdale house0.5 km
- Avondale Guest House0.3 km
- Bagsend B&B0.5 km
- Braemar House0.5 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bank Tavern0.2 km
- Golden Lion0.2 km
- Lake Road Inn0.1 km
- The Oddfellows Arms0.2 km
- Wetherspoons0.3 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Biketreks Keswick0.4 km
- Blacks Outdoor Clothing0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Gifts by the Lake0.2 km
- J N Murray Ltd Chemist0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- The Lakes Fish and Chips0.3 km
- The Old Keswickian0.2 km
- Bruce and Lukes0.2 km
- Jans Lakeland Sandwich Shop0.3 km
- Ice0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Booths Supermarket & Cafe 18470.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CA125ET · Data under Open Government Licence