CA12 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CA12 district covers Keswick, Thursby, Stainton (Westmorland and Furness). House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£360k
England £300k
Recorded crime
64
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.7 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£30,879
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
82%
of homes
Council tax
£2,540
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
18 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CA12
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£555k
Semi-detached
£375k
Terraced
£312k
Flat
£245k
Primary schools in CA12
- Bassenthwaite Primary School · CA12 4QH · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area
- Borrowdale CofE Primary School · CA12 5XG · Good (2024)
- Braithwaite CofE Primary School · CA12 5TD · Good (2024) · Bottom 20% in England
- St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School · CA12 4HZ · Good (2024) · Bottom 27% in England
- Threlkeld CofE Primary School · CA12 4RX · Requires improvement in some areas (2024)
Secondary schools in CA12
- Keswick School · CA12 5QB · Outstanding (2024) · Top 19% in England
Fee-paying schools in CA12
- Old Windebrowe · CA12 4NT · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in CA12
- Little Monkeys Day Nursery · CA12 5RY · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CA12
- Castlehead Medical Centre · CA12 4DB
Neighbourhoods in CA12
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CA12 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keswick & Derwent Valley | 86% | £360k | Average | 15 min |
| Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast | 9% | £307k | Very low | 31 min |
| Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke | 6% | £335k | Low | 41 min |
Questions
Where is the CA12 postcode?
CA12 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Keswick, Thursby, Stainton (Westmorland and Furness), with 470 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CA12?
The typical home price across CA12's neighbourhoods is £360k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CA12?
5 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a CA12 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.