LA22 0DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lake Road, 0.4km from Ambleside in Ambleside. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00097949 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKE ROAD, LA22 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKE ROAD, LA22 0DF.
267
59
£ 44,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 59, 83% owned. LA22 0DF is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA22 0DF. The average age is 58.5. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,000
2 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 339,166
Terraced
£ 259,500
3 sales · Mean £ 306,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA22 0DF has low crime rates — 38 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
18 nearby- Garsides Butchers0.5 km
- Great North Pie Co0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Beer Ambleside0.2 km
- Granny Smiths0.4 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Amboseli Lodge0.2 km
- Lyndale Guest House0.3 km
- Thorneyfield Guest House0.3 km
- Brathay Lodge0.2 km
- Lacet House0.2 km
- + 28 more
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, Cafe
44 nearby- Bar Es0.3 km
- Lake Road Kitchen0.2 km
- The Counting House0.4 km
- White Lion Hotel0.3 km
- Bellis (formerly Daisy's Cafe)0.5 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tacos Del Sol0.4 km
- The Walnut Fish Bar0.4 km
- Picnic Box0.2 km
- Food in the Fells0.2 km
- Lucky Dragon0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- The Cooperative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere6.6 km
- Staveley11.0 km
- Burneside15.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA220DF · Data under Open Government Licence