LA23 1BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Priory Grange, 0.7km from Windermere in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For serious buyers, LA23 1BF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £449k, down 17.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00098090 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY GRANGE, LA23 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY GRANGE, LA23 1BF.
273
54
£ 44,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA23 1BF — age 54, 76% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £449k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1BF. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 479,568
6 sales · Mean £ 453,189
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
2 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA23 1BF has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
The Lakes School
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Goodly Dale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- All Seasons Guest House0.7 km
- Applegarth Villa0.7 km
- Brendan Chase0.7 km
- Lingmoor Guest House0.7 km
- Rockside Guest House0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Cafe Italia0.8 km
- Francine's Restaurant0.8 km
- Prince of India0.9 km
- The Rookery Lakes0.8 km
- The Windermere Speakeasy0.7 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Clayton's of Windermere0.8 km
- Lakeland1.0 km
- Manuka0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.7 km
- The Crafty Baa0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Little Chippy0.8 km
- Sunshine Shakes0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.8 km
- Staveley6.3 km
- Burneside10.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: LA231BF · Data under Open Government Licence