LA22 0BJ 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 0BJ 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 £490k, up 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00097949 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH GALE, LA22 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH GALE, LA22 0BJ.
267
59
£ 44,200 /yr
34%
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
LA22 0BJ 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 — £490k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA22 0BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 490,000
3 sales · Mean £ 483,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA22 0BJ 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.
school Local Schools
Ambleside CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Garsides Butchers0.3 km
- Great North Pie Co0.5 km
- Oxfam0.2 km
- Beer Ambleside0.2 km
- Granny Smiths0.2 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Amboseli Lodge0.3 km
- Lyndale Guest House0.6 km
- Thorneyfield Guest House0.3 km
- Brathay Lodge0.4 km
- Lacet House0.2 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rigg Cottage0.6 km
- Unicorn Hotel0.3 km
- The Flying Fleece0.3 km
- Golden Rule Hotel0.3 km
- The Tap Yard0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 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)0.2 km
- + 33 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- The Cooperative Food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere6.8 km
- Staveley11.0 km
- Burneside15.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA220BJ · Data under Open Government Licence