Living in Keswick

Keswick is in Cumbria.

Keswick. It is known for its walking, green space, strong high street and coastline.

Where is Keswick?

Type of place
Settlement
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Cumberland
Region
North West
Nation
England

Keswick is in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, but local services are run by Cumberland.

Keswick at a glance

  • Schools: Strong local school performance
  • Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
  • Affordability: Expensive for the region
  • Typical sale price: around £353k (median of 258 sales across the built-up area)

What Keswick is known for

  • Walking & green space
  • Strong high street
  • Coastline

Frequently asked questions

What is Keswick like to live in?

It is known for its walking, green space, strong high street and coastline. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety. Housing here is expensive for the region.

What is Keswick known for?

Keswick is known for walking & green space, strong high street, coastline.

Is Keswick good for families?

Families in Keswick have 2 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

Who is Keswick likely to suit?

Keswick may suit people who value 2 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.

What are the schools like in Keswick?

Schools here perform strongly. Keswick has 2 rated schools within reach.

Is Keswick a safe place to live?

Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

What are the main drawbacks of living in Keswick?

The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.

How expensive is Keswick?

Homes in Keswick typically sell for around £353k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 258 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).

Where is Keswick?

Keswick is located in Cumbria, England.

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Data last updated 2026-07-23.