LA22 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Mcivers Lane, 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 0DU 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA22 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00097954 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MCIVERS LANE, LA22 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MCIVERS LANE, LA22 0DU.
356
46
£ 44,200 /yr
58%
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
With 38% social renting, LA22 0DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA22 0DU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA22 0DU has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Ambleside CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Great North Pie Co0.8 km
- Oxfam1.0 km
- Beer Ambleside0.8 km
- Peggy's Bakery1.0 km
- Lakeside Picnic0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- Amboseli Lodge0.9 km
- Lyndale Guest House0.4 km
- Thorneyfield Guest House1.0 km
- Brathay Lodge0.8 km
- Lacet House0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bar Es1.0 km
- Lake Road Kitchen0.9 km
- China Cottage0.9 km
- Ishaas Indian Eatery0.8 km
- Luigi's Restaurant0.8 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Picnic Box0.9 km
- Food in the Fells0.8 km
- Lucky Dragon1.0 km
- The Sourdough Pizza Co0.5 km
- White Platts Recreation Ground1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere6.0 km
- Staveley10.6 km
- Burneside14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing0.3 km
- Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA220DU · Data under Open Government Licence