Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

GALE RIGG, LA22 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALE RIGG, LA22 0AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

204

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 79% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, LA22 0AZ is established retirement territory. With £658k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA22 0AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gale Rigg, 0.3km from Ambleside in Ambleside. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA22 0AZ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 79% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £658k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00097950 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA22 0AZ. The average age is 59.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 590,000

5 sales · Mean £ 631,500

Semi-Detached

£ 452,175

2 sales · Mean £ 452,175

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA22 0AZ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Shoplifting15
Public order5
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Ambleside CofE Primary School

Good81 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Garsides Butchers0.5 km
  • Great North Pie Co0.4 km
  • Oxfam0.3 km
  • Beer Ambleside0.2 km
  • Granny Smiths0.4 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

33 nearby
  • Amboseli Lodge0.3 km
  • Lyndale Guest House0.3 km
  • Thorneyfield Guest House0.4 km
  • Brathay Lodge0.4 km
  • Lacet House0.2 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Rigg Cottage0.8 km
  • Unicorn Hotel0.5 km
  • The Flying Fleece0.5 km
  • Golden Rule Hotel0.6 km
  • The Tap Yard0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Bar Es0.3 km
  • Lake Road Kitchen0.2 km
  • The Counting House0.3 km
  • White Lion Hotel0.3 km
  • Bellis (formerly Daisy's Cafe)0.5 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Tacos Del Sol0.3 km
  • The Walnut Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Picnic Box0.2 km
  • Food in the Fells0.4 km
  • Lucky Dragon0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Cooperative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere6.5 km
  • Staveley10.9 km
  • Burneside15.0 km