LA23 1AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elleray, 0.3km 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 1AW offers 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 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00098083 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLERAY, LA23 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLERAY, LA23 1AW.
215
58
£ 44,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA23 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA23 1AW is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 73% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £1.4M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1AW. The average age is 58.0. 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
Detached
£ 1,350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA23 1AW is moderate at 51 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
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Goodly Dale Primary School
The Lakes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- AF Huddleston's Butchers Ltd0.4 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Clayton's of Windermere0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Glenburn Hotel0.9 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.8 km
- Rocklea Guest House0.9 km
- White Rose0.6 km
- Archway Guest House0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Rayrigg Villa0.6 km
- San Pietro Restaurant0.4 km
- Tapios0.5 km
- The Magic Wok0.4 km
- The Pig0.4 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sunshine Shakes0.2 km
- Little Chippy0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.3 km
- The Crafty Baa0.3 km
- Windermere Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.2 km
- Staveley5.7 km
- Burneside9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Windermere Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231AW · Data under Open Government Licence