Area Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA22 postcode area.

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Population

4,843

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,333 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 50, LA22 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £647k. Property prices are trending up 23.4% year-on-year.

home £647,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA22 is a postcode district in South Lakeland, North West, covering 391 active and 94 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LA22 (35%) is characterised by a countryside community of working families and retired residents, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (22%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a quiet rural area popular with older residents who rent rather than own. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA22 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LA22 are around £647k, up 23.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LA22 at 198 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LA22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences402
Other theft112
Criminal damage and arson89
Shoplifting82
Public order73

school Local Schools

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Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School

Good48 pupils
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Grasmere CofE Primary School

Good77 pupils
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Langdale CofE School

Good41 pupils
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Ambleside CofE Primary School

Good81 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

72 nearby
  • Ambleside Townhouse
  • Meadowbank Guest House
  • 1 Cheapside
  • 2 Cambridge Villas
  • 3 Cambridge Villas
  • + 67 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Greggs PLC
  • Hills of Corby Hill
  • Lake District Farm Shop
  • Paws by the Lake
  • Boots Chemist Ltd
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Ambleside Tavern
  • Britannia Inn
  • Drunken Duck Inn
  • Golden Rule Hotel
  • Kings Arms Hotel
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

104 nearby
  • Apple Pie Cafe & Bakery
  • Cafe Ambio
  • Force Cafe
  • KopiTiam
  • Lanty Slee Liquor Co
  • + 99 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Hawkshead Co-op
  • Langdale Co-op
  • Tesco
  • The Cooperative Food
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Food in the Fells
  • Low Wray Campsite
  • Lucia's
  • Lucky Dragon
  • Picnic Box
  • + 6 more