LA22 0BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on King Street, 0.2km from Millan's Park in Ambleside. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA22 0BX offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00097952 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, LA22 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, LA22 0BX.
194
51
£ 44,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA22 0BX — age 51, 44% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BX. The average age is 51.5. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 427,500
1 sales · Mean £ 427,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA22 0BX has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Ambleside CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Garsides Butchers0.3 km
- Great North Pie Co0.3 km
- Oxfam0.0 km
- Beer Ambleside0.1 km
- Granny Smiths0.2 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Amboseli Lodge0.1 km
- Lyndale Guest House0.5 km
- Thorneyfield Guest House0.1 km
- Brathay Lodge0.2 km
- Lacet House0.1 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rigg Cottage0.6 km
- Unicorn Hotel0.3 km
- The Flying Fleece0.3 km
- Golden Rule Hotel0.4 km
- The Tap Yard0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Bar Es0.1 km
- Lake Road Kitchen0.1 km
- The Counting House0.2 km
- White Lion Hotel0.1 km
- Bellis (formerly Daisy's Cafe)0.2 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tacos Del Sol0.2 km
- The Walnut Fish Bar0.2 km
- Picnic Box0.1 km
- Food in the Fells0.2 km
- Lucky Dragon0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- The Cooperative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere6.8 km
- Staveley11.2 km
- Burneside15.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA220BX · Data under Open Government Licence