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.
LA22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA22 postcode area.
4,843
50
£ 40,333 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Grasmere CofE Primary School
Langdale CofE School
Ambleside CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
72 nearby- Ambleside Townhouse
- Meadowbank Guest House
- 1 Cheapside
- 2 Cambridge Villas
- 3 Cambridge Villas
- + 67 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Greggs PLC
- Hills of Corby Hill
- Lake District Farm Shop
- Paws by the Lake
- Boots Chemist Ltd
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Ambleside Tavern
- Britannia Inn
- Drunken Duck Inn
- Golden Rule Hotel
- Kings Arms Hotel
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Apple Pie Cafe & Bakery
- Cafe Ambio
- Force Cafe
- KopiTiam
- Lanty Slee Liquor Co
- + 99 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Hawkshead Co-op
- Langdale Co-op
- Tesco
- The Cooperative Food
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Food in the Fells
- Low Wray Campsite
- Lucia's
- Lucky Dragon
- Picnic Box
- + 6 more
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Area Profile: LA22 · Data under Open Government Licence