Acorn Street is in Keswick and in Cumberland district. CA12 4EA 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 Acorn Street, Keswick, CA12 4EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA12 4DQ, CA12 4DZ, CA12 4DH, CA12 4DY, CA12 4EE, CA12 4EB, CA12 4DL, CA12 4DT, CA12 4DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA12 4EA 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 4EA 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 Acorn 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.
Acorn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Acorn Street, Keswick, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-04-23 | £532,500 |
| 7 Acorn Street, Keswick, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £366,999 | 2019-08-30 | £471,476 |
| 15 Acorn Street, Keswick, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2019-04-25 | £7,102 |
| 17 Acorn Street, Keswick, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2018-09-25 | £426,000 |
| 3 Acorn Street, Keswick, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-03-21 | £434,314 |
CA12 4EA 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 4EA 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 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School Braithwaite , CA12 5TD | 3out of 4 | 4,000 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 | 1,452 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 | 112 yd | |
| Sultan of Keswick | 5 ST JOHNS STREET KESWICK CA12 5AP | 291 yd | |
| Woodstone | 26 ST JOHNS STREET KESWICK CA12 5AS | 295 yd | |
| Chinty's | 24A ST JOHNS STREET KESWICK CA12 5AS | 306 yd | |
| Jaspers Coffee House | 20 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HF | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bar 26 | 26 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5DQ | 353 yd | |
| The Dog & Gun | 2 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5BT | 383 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | ODDFELLOWS ARMS 19 MAIN STREET KESWICK CA12 5BL | 439 yd | |
| Lake Road Inn | THE LAKES INN LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5BT | 455 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | GOLDEN LION INN 20 MAIN STREET KESWICK CA12 5JD | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jans Lakeland Sandwich Shop | LAKELAND SANDWICH SHOP 12 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HP | 329 yd | |
| Bellaport Bakes Keswick | 33 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5DQ | 347 yd | |
| Ice | 28A LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5DQ | 365 yd | |
| The Cornish Pasty (Keswick) Ltd | 3 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5BS | 370 yd | |
| The Old Keswickian | KESWICKIAN TEA ROOMS 5-7 MARKET SQUARE KESWICK CA12 5BD | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Supermarket & Cafe 1847 | 1 TITHEBARN STREET KESWICK CA12 5ED | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitz Park UPPER FITZ PARK UPPER FITZ PARK STATION ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Keswick Leisure Pool STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| St Herberts C Of E School TRINITY WAY | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Keswick Rugby Football Club DAVIDSON PARK | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Keswick Football Club CROSTHWAITE ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| B-Smart Fitness (Closed) Main Street | health and fitness suite | 956 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.