LA23 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Spooner Vale, 0.6km from Windermere in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA23, LA23 1AU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £481k, down 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00098090 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPOONER VALE, LA23 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPOONER VALE, LA23 1AU.
273
54
£ 44,200 /yr
35%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LA23 1AU's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £481k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £481k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1AU. The average age is 53.7. 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
Flat
£ 399,950
11 sales · Mean £ 395,204
Detached
£ 570,750
8 sales · Mean £ 572,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA23 1AU has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
The Lakes School
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Goodly Dale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- All Seasons Guest House0.6 km
- Autumn Leaves Guest House0.9 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.9 km
- White Rose0.9 km
- Applegarth Villa0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Cafe Italia0.7 km
- Francine's Restaurant0.7 km
- Jubilee Masonic Club1.0 km
- Prince of India0.7 km
- The Rookery Lakes0.6 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- Boots0.7 km
- Clayton's of Windermere0.7 km
- Lakeland0.8 km
- Manuka0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.6 km
- The Crafty Baa0.6 km
- Windermere Social Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Little Chippy0.6 km
- Sunshine Shakes0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.7 km
- Staveley6.2 km
- Burneside10.0 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231AU · Data under Open Government Licence