LA23 1AJ is a mixed residential area on The Terrace, 0.2km from Windermere in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For families considering a move, LA23 1AJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00098083 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE TERRACE, LA23 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE TERRACE, LA23 1AJ.
215
58
£ 44,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA23 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 73% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, LA23 1AJ is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 58).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1AJ. The average age is 58.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA23 1AJ is moderate at 57 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
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Goodly Dale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- AF Huddleston's Butchers Ltd0.3 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Chessboard Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
36 nearby- Glenburn Hotel0.8 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.7 km
- Rocklea Guest House0.7 km
- White Rose0.4 km
- Archway Guest House0.3 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Rayrigg Villa0.5 km
- San Pietro Restaurant0.3 km
- Tapios0.3 km
- The Magic Wok0.3 km
- The Pig0.3 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sunshine Shakes0.2 km
- Little Chippy0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.2 km
- The Crafty Baa0.2 km
- Windermere Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.1 km
- Staveley5.5 km
- Burneside9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Windermere Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231AJ · Data under Open Government Licence