LA22 0AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wansfell Bank, 0.5km from Ambleside in Ambleside. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA22, LA22 0AX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £394k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00097953 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WANSFELL BANK, LA22 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANSFELL BANK, LA22 0AX.
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53
£ 44,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA22 0AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA22 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA22 0AX. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 394,000
1 sales · Mean £ 394,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LA22 0AX has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ambleside CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Garsides Butchers0.7 km
- Great North Pie Co0.6 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- Beer Ambleside0.5 km
- Granny Smiths0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Amboseli Lodge0.5 km
- Lyndale Guest House0.4 km
- Thorneyfield Guest House0.6 km
- Brathay Lodge0.6 km
- Lacet House0.5 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Unicorn Hotel0.7 km
- The Flying Fleece0.8 km
- Golden Rule Hotel0.8 km
- The Tap Yard0.8 km
- Royal Oak0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Bar Es0.5 km
- Lake Road Kitchen0.4 km
- The Counting House0.5 km
- White Lion Hotel0.5 km
- Bellis (formerly Daisy's Cafe)0.7 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tacos Del Sol0.5 km
- The Walnut Fish Bar0.7 km
- Picnic Box0.4 km
- Food in the Fells0.6 km
- Lucky Dragon0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Cooperative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere6.3 km
- Staveley10.7 km
- Burneside14.8 km
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Postcode Profile: LA220AX · Data under Open Government Licence