LA22 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gale Rigg, 0.4km from Ambleside in Ambleside. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For serious buyers, LA22 0BA is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00097950 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALE RIGG, LA22 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALE RIGG, LA22 0BA.
204
59
£ 44,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 79% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, LA22 0BA is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £380k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA22 0BA. The average age is 59.1. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 305,000
5 sales · Mean £ 332,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA22 0BA has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ambleside CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Garsides Butchers0.5 km
- Great North Pie Co0.4 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Beer Ambleside0.2 km
- Granny Smiths0.4 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Amboseli Lodge0.3 km
- Lyndale Guest House0.3 km
- Thorneyfield Guest House0.4 km
- Brathay Lodge0.3 km
- Lacet House0.2 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rigg Cottage0.8 km
- Unicorn Hotel0.5 km
- The Flying Fleece0.6 km
- Golden Rule Hotel0.6 km
- The Tap Yard0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Bar Es0.3 km
- Lake Road Kitchen0.2 km
- The Counting House0.4 km
- White Lion Hotel0.4 km
- Bellis (formerly Daisy's Cafe)0.5 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tacos Del Sol0.4 km
- The Walnut Fish Bar0.5 km
- Picnic Box0.2 km
- Food in the Fells0.3 km
- Lucky Dragon0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- The Cooperative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere6.5 km
- Staveley10.9 km
- Burneside15.0 km
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Postcode Profile: LA220BA · Data under Open Government Licence