Windebrowe Avenue is in Keswick and in Cumberland district. CA12 4JQ 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 Windebrowe Avenue, Keswick, CA12 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA12 4JH, CA12 4JB, CA12 4PD, CA12 4HZ, CA12 4JD, CA12 4JA, CA12 4JG, CA12 4PB, CA12 4JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA12 4JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 39.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 52.8% | 60% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 24.9% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.1% | 19.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 10.5% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 24.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 93.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 97.5% | 92.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 92.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windebrowe Avenue was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Bothel and Wharrels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windebrowe Avenue has the 30th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bothel and Wharrels and the 385th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Windebrowe Avenue, Keswick, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-08-30 | £271,365 |
| 153 Windebrowe Avenue, Keswick, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2003-07-31 | £270,353 |
CA12 4JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 180 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School Braithwaite , CA12 5TD | 3out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Threlkeld CofE Primary School Blease Road , Threlkeld CA12 4RX | - not rated | 5,405 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 | 1,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relish | 85 LATRIGG CLOSE KESWICK CA12 4LF | 296 yd | |
| Magic Mountain Cafe Bar Limited | CASTLERIGG COTTAGE CHESTNUT HILL KESWICK CA12 4LT | 453 yd | |
| ONELONEWANDERER | FLAT 1 2 CHURCH STREET KESWICK CA12 4DS | 706 yd | |
| Lakes Bar & Bistro | 25 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HH | 761 yd | |
| Jaspers Coffee House | 20 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HF | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog & Gun | 2 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5BT | 898 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | GOLDEN LION INN 20 MAIN STREET KESWICK CA12 5JD | 913 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | ODDFELLOWS ARMS 19 MAIN STREET KESWICK CA12 5BL | 927 yd | |
| Cafe Bar 26 | 26 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5DQ | 931 yd | |
| Wetherspoons (Keswick) | THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE COMMON PLEAS 2-6 BANK STREET KESWICK CA12 5JY | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jans Lakeland Sandwich Shop | LAKELAND SANDWICH SHOP 12 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HP | 806 yd | |
| Waffleicious Cafe Bar | 3 PACK HORSE COURT KESWICK CA12 5JB | 831 yd | |
| The Cornish Pasty (Keswick) Ltd | 3 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5BS | 878 yd | |
| The Old Keswickian | KESWICKIAN TEA ROOMS 5-7 MARKET SQUARE KESWICK CA12 5BD | 883 yd | |
| Bellaport Bakes Keswick | 33 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5DQ | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Herberts C Of E School TRINITY WAY | grass pitches | 142 yd |
| Fitz Park UPPER FITZ PARK UPPER FITZ PARK STATION ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 554 yd |
| Keswick Leisure Pool STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Keswick Football Club CROSTHWAITE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.