Area guide · Cumbria

Living in Keswick

A snapshot of life in Keswick, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Keswick is a village in Cumbria, North West with a population of 4,465. The average house price is £402,231.

Where Keswick ranks

Population

4,465

Avg House Price

£402,231

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

297 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,336

Median Age

47.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Keswick's detached homes (£537,282) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£222,940).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Keswick prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£305,692 → £402,231).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£537,282	£497,500	34
Semi-Detached	£425,380	£350,000	23
Terraced	£332,525	£302,000	40
Flat	£222,940	£225,000	25

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Keswick is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Keswick School	Secondary	Outstanding
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Keswick averages 297 Mbps — 197% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Keswick homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 48.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.1
% Rated C or Above	48.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,556

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,465
Median Age	47.4
Median Household Income	£32,336
Employment Rate	56.3%
Owner Occupied	70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Keswick?

The average house price in Keswick is £402,231 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Keswick?

The most affordable entry point in Keswick is a flat, with an average price of £222,940.

How are the schools in Keswick?

Keswick has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Keswick?

Average broadband download speeds in Keswick are around 297 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.6% of premises.

How big is Keswick?

Keswick is a settlement in Cumbria with a population of approximately 4,465.

Most compared with

How does Keswick stack up against its neighbours?

Cockermouth

Keswick

House price: £266,064 · £402,231
Crime rate: 9.4 · N/A
Distance: 10.2 mi

Accrington

Keswick

House price: £145,475 · £402,231
Crime rate: 93.3 · N/A
Distance: 66.4 mi

Adlington (Chorley)

Keswick

House price: £291,217 · £402,231
Crime rate: 56.9 · N/A
Distance: 71.4 mi

Aintree

Keswick

House price: £217,565 · £402,231
Crime rate: 76.1 · N/A
Distance: 77.7 mi

Alderley Edge

Keswick

House price: £725,204 · £402,231
Crime rate: 60.3 · N/A
Distance: 96.9 mi

Alsager

Keswick

House price: £335,746 · £402,231
Crime rate: 59.8 · N/A
Distance: 109.3 mi

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