Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

OAKLAND DRIVE, LA23 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLAND DRIVE, LA23 1AS.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

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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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LA23 1AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LA23 1AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oakland Drive, 0.6km from Windermere in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA23, LA23 1AS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00098090 (shared with 30 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 LA23 1AS. The average age is 53.7. 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

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 803,500

2 sales · Mean £ 803,500

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

LA23 1AS has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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The Lakes School

Good462 pupils1.1 km
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St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km
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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere

Good41 pupils1.4 km
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Goodly Dale Primary School

Good95 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • All Seasons Guest House0.6 km
  • Autumn Leaves Guest House1.0 km
  • White Rose1.0 km
  • Applegarth Villa0.6 km
  • Brendan Chase0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Cafe Italia0.7 km
  • Francine's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Prince of India0.8 km
  • The Rookery Lakes0.6 km
  • The Windermere Speakeasy0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • Clayton's of Windermere0.7 km
  • Lakeland0.8 km
  • Manuka0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Queen's Hotel0.6 km
  • The Crafty Baa0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Little Chippy0.7 km
  • Sunshine Shakes0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere0.7 km
  • Staveley6.1 km
  • Burneside10.0 km