LA22 0DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lake Road, 0.3km from Waterhead in Ambleside. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For serious buyers, LA22 0DQ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 83% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £434k, up 88.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00097949 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKE ROAD, LA22 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKE ROAD, LA22 0DQ.
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 83% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, LA22 0DQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £434k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 88.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA22 0DQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
7 sales · Mean £ 365,714
Detached
£ 627,500
2 sales · Mean £ 627,500
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Flat
£ 322,500
1 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA22 0DQ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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 Co0.3 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- Beer Ambleside0.3 km
- Granny Smiths0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Amboseli Lodge0.4 km
- Lyndale Guest House0.1 km
- Thorneyfield Guest House0.5 km
- Brathay Lodge0.3 km
- Lacet House0.3 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rigg Cottage1.0 km
- Unicorn Hotel0.7 km
- The Flying Fleece0.7 km
- Golden Rule Hotel0.8 km
- The Tap Yard0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 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)0.6 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tacos Del Sol0.5 km
- The Walnut Fish Bar0.6 km
- Picnic Box0.4 km
- Food in the Fells0.3 km
- Lucky Dragon0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The Cooperative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere6.5 km
- Staveley10.9 km
- Burneside15.0 km
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Postcode Profile: LA220DQ · Data under Open Government Licence