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About Applethwaite
Applethwaite is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, in the north of England. Situated within the historic county of Westmorland, it lies in a rural area known for its rolling hills and agricultural landscape. The village is part of the Eden Valley, offering views of the surrounding countryside and proximity to the River Eden. Applethwaite is within the CA12 postcode area, which covers parts of the western Lake District and the adjacent rural communities. The area is characterised by traditional stone-built houses and farmsteads, reflecting the region’s long agricultural heritage. It is a quiet, residential settlement with a close-knit community, and is accessible via minor roads connecting it to nearby towns such as Penrith and Appleby-in-Westmorland.
School Ratings in Applethwaite
Families in Applethwaite have access to 7 local schools. Keswick School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Applethwaite
Homes sell for an average of £427K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £589K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Applethwaite
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Applethwaite, with 5 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Applethwaite
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Applethwaite around the national average for deprivation. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Applethwaite
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Applethwaite, the nearest being Castlehead Medical Centre (1.5 miles away).
Local Data for Applethwaite
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Property Prices 1,426 sales
Schools & Education 7 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the CA12 postcode area.
Household Income in Applethwaite ONS 2023
The average total household income in Applethwaite is approximately £40,160 a year before tax, 27% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £33,907. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £33,907.
Businesses in Applethwaite ONS 2025
There are approximately 570 active businesses based in Applethwaite, around 91 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 84% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 5 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Applethwaite IMD 2025
Deprivation levels in Applethwaite are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.
Crime in Applethwaite 27 crimes · April 2026
Crime in Applethwaite is around the national average, with other theft representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Location
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Local Government
Home Ownership in Applethwaite
Of the 2,911 households in and around Applethwaite, 68% are owned, 19% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Applethwaite.