LA23 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood 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 1BZ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 74 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £737k, up 26.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00098084 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHOENIX WAY, LA23 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX WAY, LA23 1BZ.
174
74
£ 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 1BZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 26.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1BZ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 720,000
3 sales · Mean £ 738,333
Terraced
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
Flat
£ 315,000
3 sales · Mean £ 317,000
Semi-Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA23 1BZ is moderate at 52 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- All Seasons Guest House0.3 km
- Autumn Leaves Guest House0.5 km
- Denehurst Guest House0.9 km
- Rum Doodle B&B0.9 km
- Glenburn Hotel0.6 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Italia0.3 km
- Francine's Restaurant0.3 km
- Jubilee Masonic Club0.5 km
- Prince of India0.3 km
- The Rookery Lakes0.3 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Chessboard Food & Wine0.9 km
- Clayton's of Windermere0.3 km
- Lakeland0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.3 km
- The Crafty Baa0.3 km
- Windermere Social Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Little Chippy0.3 km
- Sunshine Shakes0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.4 km
- Staveley5.9 km
- Burneside9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Windermere Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231BZ · Data under Open Government Licence