Town Pop. 2,292

Living in Keswick: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Keswick scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Keswick most outperforms the national norm: 70/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 38/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the CA12 postcode district. Environment (87) and safety (85) sit at 80/100 or above. Schools (22), healthcare (27) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CA12 postcode district.

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Keswick scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CA12 4AA CA12 5AA CA12 9AX CA12

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 108 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carlislegate Lane 28 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Poplar Street 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
87
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.2 µg/m³
85
Green Space 94
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Keswick SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary21 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary40.2 mi
Hexham General Hospital47.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,151 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
38
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 246 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired35%Student2.9%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Cumberland · 2026-27
A £1,674
B £1,953
C £2,232
D £2,511
E £3,069
F £3,627
G £4,185
H £5,022
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Aspatria 13.5 mi
Penrith (North Lakes) 15.5 mi
Wigton 15.7 mi
J41 M6 14.9 mi
J41 M6 15.2 mi
J40 M6 15.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
70
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 47
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 125
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £294,000 34
Terraced £304,000 11
Flat / Maisonette £222,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£182k £334k £491k £643k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Portinscale 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Braithwaite 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Howbeck 0 9.2 mi away ⇄
Cockermouth 52 10 mi away ⇄
Caldbeck 37 11 mi away ⇄
Grasmere 35 11 mi away ⇄
Redmain 0 11 mi away ⇄
Bothel 44 11 mi away ⇄
Greystoke 48 12 mi away ⇄
Brigham 42 12 mi away ⇄
Dovenby 0 12 mi away ⇄
Tallentire 41 12 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Keswick a nice place to live?

Keswick is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Keswick is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Keswick?

Keswick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 234 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Keswick?

Among the top-rated schools in Keswick are Keswick School and St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Keswick in total.

What are house prices like in Keswick?

The current median house price in Keswick is £294,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £304,000, flat £222,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Keswick

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