Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LAKE ROAD, LA22 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKE ROAD, LA22 0DS.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LA22 0DS has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

LA22 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Lake Road, 0.2km from Waterhead in Ambleside. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA22 0DS is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00097954 (shared with 44 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 0DS. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 551,500

2 sales · Mean £ 551,500

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

LA22 0DS has low crime rates — 18 incidents 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 offences11
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Ambleside CofE Primary School

Good81 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Great North Pie Co0.7 km
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Beer Ambleside0.8 km
  • Granny Smiths1.0 km
  • Peggy's Bakery0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Amboseli Lodge0.8 km
  • Lyndale Guest House0.3 km
  • Thorneyfield Guest House0.9 km
  • Brathay Lodge0.7 km
  • Lacet House0.8 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Bar Es0.9 km
  • Lake Road Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Counting House1.0 km
  • White Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • China Cottage0.8 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Tacos Del Sol1.0 km
  • Picnic Box0.8 km
  • Food in the Fells0.7 km
  • Lucky Dragon0.9 km
  • The Sourdough Pizza Co0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Royal Oak1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere6.1 km
  • Staveley10.7 km
  • Burneside14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing0.4 km
  • Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing0.4 km