Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

OAK STREET, LA23 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK STREET, LA23 1BH.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 42, LA23 1BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

LA23 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Oak Street, 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 1BH represents residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00098108 (shared with 17 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 1BH. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

LA23 1BH has low crime rates — 49 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 offences60
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order13
Shoplifting13
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere

Good41 pupils0.7 km
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Goodly Dale Primary School

Good95 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.0 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • AF Huddleston's Butchers Ltd0.0 km
  • Boots0.1 km
  • Chessboard Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

47 nearby
  • Glenburn Hotel0.5 km
  • Meadfoot Guest House0.4 km
  • Rocklea Guest House0.5 km
  • White Rose0.2 km
  • Archway Guest House0.2 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Rayrigg Villa0.2 km
  • San Pietro Restaurant0.0 km
  • Tapios0.0 km
  • The Magic Wok0.1 km
  • The Pig0.1 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sunshine Shakes0.2 km
  • Little Chippy0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queen's Hotel0.2 km
  • The Crafty Baa0.2 km
  • Windermere Social Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere0.2 km
  • Staveley5.6 km
  • Burneside9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Windermere Rail Station0.2 km