Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

HIGH GALE, LA22 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH GALE, LA22 0BG.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

34%

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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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LA22 0BG is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £512k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 36.0% year-on-year.

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

LA22 0BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Gale, 0.1km from Ambleside in Ambleside. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA22 0BG is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 83% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k, down 36.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00097949 (shared with 18 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 LA22 0BG. The average age is 58.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

3 sales · Mean £ 485,000

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

2 sales · Mean £ 410,000

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

LA22 0BG has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Shoplifting15
Other theft7
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Ambleside CofE Primary School

Good81 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Garsides Butchers0.3 km
  • Great North Pie Co0.4 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • Beer Ambleside0.2 km
  • Granny Smiths0.2 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Amboseli Lodge0.3 km
  • Lyndale Guest House0.5 km
  • Thorneyfield Guest House0.3 km
  • Brathay Lodge0.4 km
  • Lacet House0.2 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Rigg Cottage0.6 km
  • Unicorn Hotel0.3 km
  • The Flying Fleece0.4 km
  • Golden Rule Hotel0.4 km
  • The Tap Yard0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Bar Es0.2 km
  • Lake Road Kitchen0.1 km
  • The Counting House0.1 km
  • White Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • Bellis (formerly Daisy's Cafe)0.3 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Tacos Del Sol0.1 km
  • The Walnut Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Picnic Box0.1 km
  • Food in the Fells0.4 km
  • Lucky Dragon0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Cooperative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere6.7 km
  • Staveley11.0 km
  • Burneside15.1 km