Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

MARKET SQUARE, CA12 5JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET SQUARE, CA12 5JR.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA12 5JR spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CA12 5JR is a well-regarded residential area on Market Square, 0.3km from The Headlands in Keswick. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Keswick ward and the Copeland constituency.

The people who live in CA12 5JR are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA12 5JR are sourced from Output Area E00096563 (shared with 70 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 5JR. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 0%
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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 5JR is moderate at 65 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.

Violence and sexual offences59
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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

Good296 pupils1.0 km
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Keswick School

Outstanding1323 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • 18/200.1 km
  • Age UK0.4 km
  • Casa Bella0.1 km
  • Derwent Walker Cafe Bar0.1 km
  • Elm Cafe and Kombucha0.2 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

88 nearby
  • Abacourt House0.2 km
  • Allerdale house0.4 km
  • Avondale Guest House0.2 km
  • Bagsend B&B0.4 km
  • Braemar House0.4 km
  • + 83 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Bank Tavern0.1 km
  • Golden Lion0.1 km
  • Lake Road Inn0.2 km
  • The Oddfellows Arms0.0 km
  • Wetherspoons0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Biketreks Keswick0.4 km
  • Blacks Outdoor Clothing0.1 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Gifts by the Lake0.0 km
  • J N Murray Ltd Chemist0.1 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • The Lakes Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • The Old Keswickian0.0 km
  • Bruce and Lukes0.1 km
  • Jans Lakeland Sandwich Shop0.1 km
  • Ice0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Booths Supermarket & Cafe 18470.2 km