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Keswick, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Keswick is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,281. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
4,281 Population 2/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
67.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,925 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,925 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$211,916 home value, $1,348/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,281
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,925
Per Capita$53,925
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$211,916
Rent$1,348
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,712

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain67.6 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population4,281
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates54.5995°, -3.1326°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation67.6 inches (1,717 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)
Median Household Income$53,925
Median Age46.5 years

About Keswick

Keswick is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,281. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Keswick has a population of 4,281 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents.

Population

4,281
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
2,126.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Keswick vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Keswick is $53,925, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,925 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,037, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 390 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Keswick vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,925
28% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,925
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)390

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Keswick is $211,916, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,712 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,916
25% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,712

Property Tax

Keswick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below United Kingdom avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area2,126.8 sq mi (5,508.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates54.5995°N, 3.1326°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.6"
78% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 138 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 139 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 49 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 145 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 107 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 141 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 137 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 140 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 81 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 139 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 66 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 65 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 140 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 139 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 116 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 139 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 28 km
Aug 10, 2007 2 km SW of Failsworth, United Kingdom M2.5 138 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km E of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 138 km
Oct 25, 2002 1 km ENE of Manchester, United Kingdom M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 5.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
May 47°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 7.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 7.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 7.6 in Wettest

Keswick has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (3.7").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area2,126.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Keswick

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Herbert's CofE Primary and Nursery School - - - -
Threlkeld C of E Primary School - - - -
Borrowdale C of E Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Keswick

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
Bay Trust Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Dales Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Rave Archive 24/7 24/7, rave AAC+ 320 kbps
Golden Decades Radio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Keswick

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brantwood
Derwent Pencil Museum
Dove Cottage
Eskdale Mill
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
Hawkshead Grammar School
JB Banks Ironmongers
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
Puzzling Place
The Armitt Museum & Library
The Retro Zone
The Ruskin Museum
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum
Windermere Jetty

Libraries in Keswick

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ambleside Library0.0
Cockermouth Library0.0
Keswick Library0.0
Wigton Library0.0
Windermere Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Keswick

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Glebe Markets

Hotels in Keswick

23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crow Park Hotel
Dalehead Hall
Edwardene Hotel
Goodwin House
Hazel Bank Country House Hotel
Highfield
Inn on the Square
Keswick Country House Hotel
Keswick Park Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel
Lairbeck Hotel
Langstrath Country Inn
Lodore Falls Hotel
Mary Mount Hotel
Premier Inn
Royal Oak
Royal Oak Hotel
The Borrowdale hotel
The Heights Hotel
The Leathes Head
The Scafell Hotel
The Skiddaw Hotel
Underscar

Restaurants in Keswick

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asaya Thai
Borrowdale YHA
Casa Bella
Derwent Walker Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
eS Tapas Bar
Fellpack
Henry's Lakeland Diner
Lakeland Spice Cusine
LB's Pizza House
Little Saigon
Old Keswickian
Piri Fresco
Saffron Kitchen
Star of Siam
Steaks of the Lakes
Sultan of Keswick
The Heights Hotel
The Kingfisher
The Square Orange
Woodstone Pizza & Flamegrill

Cafes in Keswick

43 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bench Cafe
Booths Cafe
Borrowdale YHA
Bridgedale B&B & Tea Rooms
Brysons Cafe
Café HNW
Cafe Hope
Café West
Caffle House Tea Room
Castlerigg Gallery
Chinty's
Costa
Derwent Pencil Museum Cafe
Fabrica
Grange Bridge Cottage
High Lodore Farm Tea Rooms
Honeypot of Keswick
Italian Coffee Bar
Jasper's Cafe
Java
Lake Road Brunch
Lakeside Cafe Restaurant
Lakeside Gardens
Low Bridge End Farm Tea Garden
Merienda
No Monkey Business
Panino Italiano Sandwich Bar
Peathouse Tea & Coffee Shop
Peter Rabbit and Friends Cafe
The Filling Station Cafe
The Flock-in
The Hayloft
The Hungry Heifer
The Keswick Kitchen
The Moon and Sixpence
The Wild Strawberry Cafe
Threlkeld Coffee Shop
Treeby & Bolton
Treeby & Bolton Cafe
Twenty Six
Waffleicious
YHA Cafe
Yonder

Cinemas in Keswick

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alhambra Cinema

Theatres in Keswick

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theatre by the Lake

Monuments in Keswick

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chandravadan Parekh's Monument
Ruskin Monument
Samuel Ladyman Drinking Fountain
White Cross

Dentists in Keswick

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brundholme Dental Practice
Fitzpark Dental Practice
Keswick Dental

Train Stations in Keswick

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Threlkeld Quarry
Threlkeld Quarry Station

Bus Stations in Keswick

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Keswick Bus Station

Gas Stations in Keswick

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Derwent Service Station
High Hill Garage

Banks in Keswick

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skipton Building Society
The Cumberland

Gyms in Keswick

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G'Day Fitness

Golf Courses in Keswick

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hope Park Pitch & Putt
Keswick Golf Club

Breweries in Keswick

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Coniston Brewing Co Ltd
Hesket Newmarket Brewery
Jennings Brewery
Keswick Brewing Co

Airports Near Keswick

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Keswick

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Keswick Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Keswick

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grange Methodist Chapel
Keswick Methodist Church
Lake Road Chapel
Our Lady of the Lakes and St Charles
Quaker Meeting House
Saint Mary Threlkeld
St Andrew
St John's Church
St John's in the Vale

Explore Near Keswick

Waterfalls
6
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keswick

What is the population of Keswick?

Keswick has a population of 4,281 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Keswick expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,925, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,916 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Keswick?

Keswick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.6 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Keswick?

Keswick has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,037. There are 390 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Keswick?

The median home value in Keswick is $211,916. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,348. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Keswick?

50.0% of adults in Keswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Keswick?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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