Penrith Road is in Keswick and in Cumberland district. CA12 4JS 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 Penrith Road, Keswick, CA12 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA12 4JT, CA12 4JY, CA12 4JP, CA12 4LB, CA12 4LG, CA12 4LF, CA12 4LD, CA12 4JW, CA12 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA12 4JS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 4JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.3% 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 | 18% | 16.4% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.8% | 67.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 52.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 15.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 9.4% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 46.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.1% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.2% | 93.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 92.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrith Road was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Bothel and Wharrels average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Penrith Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bothel and Wharrels and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greta Place Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-06-13 | £243,518 |
| Bridge Side Cottage Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2002-04-19 | £291,264 |
| Bridge Side Cottage Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 1999-06-17 | £258,510 |
| Greta Cottage Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1997-02-04 | £379,336 |
CA12 4JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CA12 4JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 287 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School Braithwaite , CA12 5TD | 3out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Threlkeld CofE Primary School Blease Road , Threlkeld CA12 4RX | - not rated | 5,211 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 | 1,568 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 | 112 yd | |
| Magic Mountain Cafe Bar Limited | CASTLERIGG COTTAGE CHESTNUT HILL KESWICK CA12 4LT | 702 yd | |
| Lakes Bar & Bistro | 25 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HH | 921 yd | |
| Asaya Thai | 21 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HH | 944 yd | |
| Jaspers Coffee House | 20 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HF | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | GOLDEN LION INN 20 MAIN STREET KESWICK CA12 5JD | 1,050 yd | |
| Wetherspoons (Keswick) | THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE COMMON PLEAS 2-6 BANK STREET KESWICK CA12 5JY | 1,056 yd | |
| The Dog & Gun | 2 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5BT | 1,080 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | ODDFELLOWS ARMS 19 MAIN STREET KESWICK CA12 5BL | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffleicious Cafe Bar | 3 PACK HORSE COURT KESWICK CA12 5JB | 981 yd | |
| Jans Lakeland Sandwich Shop | LAKELAND SANDWICH SHOP 12 STATION STREET KESWICK CA12 5HP | 987 yd | |
| The Old Keswickian | KESWICKIAN TEA ROOMS 5-7 MARKET SQUARE KESWICK CA12 5BD | 1,058 yd | |
| The Cornish Pasty (Keswick) Ltd | 3 LAKE ROAD KESWICK CA12 5BS | 1,060 yd | |
| The Lakes Fish and Chips | 7 BANK STREET KESWICK CA12 5JY | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Herberts C Of E School TRINITY WAY | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Keswick Leisure Pool STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Fitz Park UPPER FITZ PARK UPPER FITZ PARK STATION ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Keswick Football Club CROSTHWAITE ROAD | grass pitches | 995 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.