LA23 1BA is a mixed residential area on Ambleside Road, 0.2km from Windermere in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For serious buyers, LA23 1BA is 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 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £434k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00098083 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMBLESIDE ROAD, LA23 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBLESIDE ROAD, LA23 1BA.
215
58
£ 44,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA23 1BA 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
Average age 58, 73% owned. LA23 1BA is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 58).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1BA. 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
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
Terraced
£ 418,000
6 sales · Mean £ 406,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA23 1BA is moderate at 57 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- All Seasons Guest House0.2 km
- Autumn Leaves Guest House0.5 km
- Glenburn Hotel0.8 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.6 km
- Rocklea Guest House0.8 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Cafe Italia0.3 km
- Francine's Restaurant0.3 km
- Jubilee Masonic Club0.7 km
- Prince of India0.4 km
- The Rookery Lakes0.3 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
- AF Huddleston's Butchers Ltd0.4 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Clayton's of Windermere0.3 km
- Lakeland0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sunshine Shakes0.3 km
- Little Chippy0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.2 km
- The Crafty Baa0.2 km
- Windermere Social Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.3 km
- Staveley5.9 km
- Burneside9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Windermere Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231BA · Data under Open Government Licence