Town comparison
Cockermouth vs Keswick
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cockermouth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. For families, Cockermouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cockermouth
£266,064
Keswick
£402,231
Crime Rate
Cockermouth
9.4
Keswick
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cockermouth
100.0%
Keswick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cockermouth
169.3
Keswick
297
EPC Rating
Cockermouth
67.3
Keswick
67.1
Median Income
Cockermouth
£31,136
Keswick
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £266,064, Cockermouth undercuts Keswick (£402,231) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cockermouth is a flat at £142,508, while in Keswick it is a flat at £222,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 42% pricier in Keswick (£425,380 vs £248,450).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keswick prices grew faster — 32% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cockermouth and Keswick at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 3 schools in Cockermouth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Keswick, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cockermouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keswick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cockermouth | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Keswick averages 297.0 Mbps – ahead of Cockermouth's 169.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Cockermouth and 90.6% in Keswick. Gigabit availability stands at 22.7% in Cockermouth and 53.1% in Keswick.
Keswick is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (297 vs 169 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cockermouth, scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.1 (band C) in Keswick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Cockermouth and £1,556 in Keswick. 50.4% of homes in Cockermouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Keswick.
Cockermouth has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 48.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Keswick and £31,136 in Cockermouth. The median age is 46.6 in Cockermouth and 47.4 in Keswick. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cockermouth and 56.3% in Keswick. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Cockermouth versus 70.1% in Keswick. Cockermouth has a population of 9,237 and Keswick has 4,465.
| Indicator | Cockermouth | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,237 | 4,465 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,136 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.7% |
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