LA23 1BB is a mixed residential area on Phoenix Way, 0.2km from Windermere in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA23 1BB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 74 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 8% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00098084 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHOENIX WAY, LA23 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX WAY, LA23 1BB.
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£ 44,200 /yr
15%
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
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in LA23 1BB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 74-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1BB. The average age is 73.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
Crime around LA23 1BB 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 Hotel0.7 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.6 km
- Rocklea Guest House0.7 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Cafe Italia0.3 km
- Francine's Restaurant0.3 km
- Jubilee Masonic Club0.6 km
- Prince of India0.4 km
- The Rookery Lakes0.3 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Clayton's of Windermere0.3 km
- Lakeland0.5 km
- Manuka0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.3 km
- The Crafty Baa0.3 km
- Windermere Social Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Little Chippy0.3 km
- Sunshine Shakes0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 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: LA231BB · Data under Open Government Licence