Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

BIRTHWAITE ROAD, LA23 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRTHWAITE ROAD, LA23 1DF.

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Population

174

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Avg Age

74

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

15%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LA23 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA23 1DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birthwaite Road, 0.4km 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 1DF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 74 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £775k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00098084 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1DF. 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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

15%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 775,000

1 sales · Mean £ 775,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LA23 1DF is moderate at 53 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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order11
Shoplifting11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere

Good41 pupils0.6 km
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Goodly Dale Primary School

Good95 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • All Seasons Guest House0.4 km
  • Autumn Leaves Guest House0.3 km
  • Denehurst Guest House0.6 km
  • Rum Doodle B&B0.6 km
  • Glenburn Hotel0.4 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Cafe Italia0.2 km
  • Francine's Restaurant0.2 km
  • Hillthwaite House Hotel0.7 km
  • Jubilee Masonic Club0.3 km
  • Prince of India0.3 km
  • + 31 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
  • Boots0.3 km
  • Chessboard Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Clayton's of Windermere0.3 km
  • Lakeland0.6 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queen's Hotel0.4 km
  • The Crafty Baa0.4 km
  • Windermere Social Club0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Little Chippy0.3 km
  • Sunshine Shakes0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere0.5 km
  • Staveley5.9 km
  • Burneside9.6 km