Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

SPOONER VALE, LA23 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPOONER VALE, LA23 1AU.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

273

cake
Avg Age

54

payments
Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

work
Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LA23 1AU's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £481k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £481k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.

home £481,875 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA23 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Spooner Vale, 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 1AU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £481k, down 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00098090 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1AU. 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%
lightbulb

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

Flat

£ 399,950

11 sales · Mean £ 395,204

Detached

£ 570,750

8 sales · Mean £ 572,187

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

LA23 1AU has low crime rates — 25 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 offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Drugs3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

S

The Lakes School

Good462 pupils1.2 km
P

St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
P

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere

Good41 pupils1.2 km
P

Goodly Dale Primary School

Good95 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • All Seasons Guest House0.6 km
  • Autumn Leaves Guest House0.9 km
  • Meadfoot Guest House0.9 km
  • White Rose0.9 km
  • Applegarth Villa0.6 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Cafe Italia0.7 km
  • Francine's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Jubilee Masonic Club1.0 km
  • Prince of India0.7 km
  • The Rookery Lakes0.6 km
  • + 26 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots0.7 km
  • Clayton's of Windermere0.7 km
  • Lakeland0.8 km
  • Manuka0.6 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queen's Hotel0.6 km
  • The Crafty Baa0.6 km
  • Windermere Social Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Little Chippy0.6 km
  • Sunshine Shakes0.6 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere0.7 km
  • Staveley6.2 km
  • Burneside10.0 km