LA23 1BQ is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Windermere in Windermere. 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.
Within the LA23 district, this postcode is characterised by a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00098083 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA23 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA23 1BQ.
215
58
£ 44,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA23 1BQ 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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 73% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, LA23 1BQ is established retirement territory. 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 1BQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA23 1BQ is moderate at 60 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- AF Huddleston's Butchers Ltd0.2 km
- Boots0.2 km
- Chessboard Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- Glenburn Hotel0.7 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.6 km
- Rocklea Guest House0.7 km
- White Rose0.4 km
- Archway Guest House0.2 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Rayrigg Villa0.4 km
- San Pietro Restaurant0.2 km
- Tapios0.3 km
- The Magic Wok0.2 km
- The Pig0.2 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sunshine Shakes0.1 km
- Little Chippy0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.1 km
- The Crafty Baa0.1 km
- Windermere Social Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.0 km
- Staveley5.5 km
- Burneside9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Windermere Rail Station0.0 km
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