Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA22 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA22 0DW.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

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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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in LA22 0DW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

LA22 0DW is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Waterhead in Ambleside. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

The people who live in LA22 0DW are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00097954 (shared with 44 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 0DW. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

LA22 0DW has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Ambleside CofE Primary School

Good81 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Garsides Butchers0.9 km
  • Great North Pie Co0.5 km
  • Oxfam0.7 km
  • Beer Ambleside0.6 km
  • Granny Smiths0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

33 nearby
  • Amboseli Lodge0.6 km
  • Lyndale Guest House0.1 km
  • Thorneyfield Guest House0.7 km
  • Brathay Lodge0.5 km
  • Lacet House0.6 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Unicorn Hotel0.9 km
  • The Flying Fleece0.9 km
  • Golden Rule Hotel1.0 km
  • The Tap Yard0.9 km
  • Royal Oak0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Bar Es0.7 km
  • Lake Road Kitchen0.6 km
  • The Counting House0.8 km
  • White Lion Hotel0.8 km
  • Bellis (formerly Daisy's Cafe)0.9 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Tacos Del Sol0.8 km
  • The Walnut Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Picnic Box0.6 km
  • Food in the Fells0.5 km
  • Lucky Dragon0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Cooperative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere6.2 km
  • Staveley10.8 km
  • Burneside14.9 km