CA12 5EZ is a mixed residential area on Heads Road, 0.2km from The Headlands in Keswick. Administratively it sits within Keswick ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA12 5EZ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA12 5EZ are sourced from Output Area E00096560 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEADS ROAD, CA12 5EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEADS ROAD, CA12 5EZ.
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 5EZ 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 5EZ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 232,000
3 sales · Mean £ 243,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA12 5EZ is moderate at 70 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 UK0.3 km
- Casa Bella0.3 km
- Derwent Walker Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Elm Cafe and Kombucha0.3 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
87 nearby- Abacourt House0.2 km
- Allerdale house0.6 km
- Avondale Guest House0.4 km
- Bagsend B&B0.5 km
- Braemar House0.5 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bank Tavern0.1 km
- Golden Lion0.2 km
- Lake Road Inn0.2 km
- The Oddfellows Arms0.1 km
- Wetherspoons0.2 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Biketreks Keswick0.3 km
- Blacks Outdoor Clothing0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Gifts by the Lake0.2 km
- J N Murray Ltd Chemist0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- The Lakes Fish and Chips0.2 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 18470.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA125EZ · Data under Open Government Licence