St Herbert Street is in Keswick and in Cumberland district. CA12 4DF is located in the Keswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Herbert Street, Keswick, CA12 4DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA12 4BZ, CA12 4DG, CA12 4DE, CA12 4EP, CA12 4BY, CA12 4DA, CA12 4HT, CA12 4ER, CA12 4BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA12 4DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CA12 4DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 31.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 53.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 36.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 5.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 40% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.1% | 96% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 92.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Herbert Street was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Bothel and Wharrels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Herbert Street has the 35th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bothel and Wharrels and the 332nd lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 St Herbert Street, Keswick, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-05 | £459,933 |
| 8 St Herbert Street, Keswick, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-06-21 | £313,543 |
| 18 St Herbert Street, Keswick, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-05-10 | £379,975 |
| 16 St Herbert Street, Keswick, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-06-12 | £420,970 |
| 1 St Herbert Street, Keswick, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £418,250 | 2022-09-16 | £435,422 |
CA12 4DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 27% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CA12 4DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 62 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School Trinity Way , CA12 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School Braithwaite , CA12 5TD | 3out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keswick School Vicarage Hill , CA12 5QB | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONELONEWANDERER | FLAT 1 2 CHURCH STREET KESWICK CA12 4DS | 255 yd | |
| Jaspers Coffee House | 20 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HF | 356 yd | |
| Lakes Bar & Bistro | 25 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HH | 365 yd | |
| Sultan of Keswick | 5 ST JOHNS STREET KESWICK CA12 5AP | 375 yd | |
| Asaya Thai | 21 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HH | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog & Gun | 2 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5BT | 470 yd | |
| Cafe Bar 26 | 26 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5DQ | 484 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | ODDFELLOWS ARMS 19 MAIN STREET KESWICK CA12 5BL | 511 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | GOLDEN LION INN 20 MAIN STREET KESWICK CA12 5JD | 516 yd | |
| Wetherspoons (Keswick) | THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE COMMON PLEAS 2-6 BANK STREET KESWICK CA12 5JY | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jans Lakeland Sandwich Shop | LAKELAND SANDWICH SHOP 12 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HP | 387 yd | |
| Waffleicious Cafe Bar | 3 PACK HORSE COURT KESWICK CA12 5JB | 434 yd | |
| The Cornish Pasty (Keswick) Ltd | 3 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5BS | 452 yd | |
| The Old Keswickian | KESWICKIAN TEA ROOMS 5-7 MARKET SQUARE KESWICK CA12 5BD | 461 yd | |
| Bellaport Bakes Keswick | 33 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5DQ | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Supermarket & Cafe 1847 | 1 TITHEBARN STREET KESWICK CA12 5ED | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitz Park UPPER FITZ PARK UPPER FITZ PARK STATION ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 321 yd |
| Keswick Leisure Pool STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| St Herberts C Of E School TRINITY WAY | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Keswick Football Club CROSTHWAITE ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| B-Smart Fitness (Closed) Main Street | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Keswick Rugby Football Club DAVIDSON PARK | grass pitches | 965 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.