Living in CA12, Cumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CA12 in Cumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cumberland: £172,036, up 6.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CA12
19 recorded home sales on the streets around central CA12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,000 and a range from £195,000 to £620,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 15 RIVERSIDE LODGE STATION ROAD, CA12 4ND | flat-maisonette | £203,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 18 HEWETSON COURT MAIN STREET, CA12 5DW | flat-maisonette | £245,000 | 2026-01-30 |
| 1 SHORLEY LANE, CA12 4HN | semi-detached | £299,000 | 2026-01-16 |
| FLAT 14 RIVERSIDE LODGE STATION ROAD, CA12 4ND | flat-maisonette | £215,000 | 2025-12-15 |
| 6 LEONARD STREET, CA12 4EJ | terraced | £345,000 | 2025-11-07 |
| FLAT 22 HEWETSON COURT MAIN STREET, CA12 5DW | flat-maisonette | £240,000 | 2025-08-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keswick School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
1 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.7% |
| Skilled trades | 16.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.7% |
| Professional occupations | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
31 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CA12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river and sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cumberland's figures.
Common questions about CA12
What is the average house price in CA12?
The average sold price in Cumberland is £172,036 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CA12?
Prices in Cumberland are up 6.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CA12?
The median of 19 recorded sales around central CA12 in the last 2 years is £250,000, ranging from £195,000 to £620,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CA12?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central CA12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CA12?
31 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CA12 at risk of flooding?
Central CA12 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CA12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £250,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 31 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CA12 safe?
31 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CA12 or CA13, CA12 or LA22, CA12 or CA7.
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