LA23 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Marys Park, 0.4km 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 1AZ offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, down 21.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00098083 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS PARK, LA23 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS PARK, LA23 1AZ.
215
58
£ 44,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA23 1AZ 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 1AZ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £397k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 21.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1AZ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
3 sales · Mean £ 386,000
Detached
£ 447,500
2 sales · Mean £ 447,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA23 1AZ has low crime rates — 45 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
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Goodly Dale Primary School
The Lakes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
44 nearby- All Seasons Guest House0.5 km
- Autumn Leaves Guest House0.7 km
- Glenburn Hotel0.7 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.6 km
- Rocklea Guest House0.8 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Italia0.5 km
- Francine's Restaurant0.5 km
- Jubilee Masonic Club0.7 km
- Prince of India0.5 km
- The Rookery Lakes0.5 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.5 km
- Boots0.5 km
- Clayton's of Windermere0.5 km
- Lakeland0.7 km
- Manuka0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.5 km
- The Crafty Baa0.5 km
- Windermere Social Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Little Chippy0.5 km
- Sunshine Shakes0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.6 km
- Staveley6.1 km
- Burneside9.9 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231AZ · Data under Open Government Licence