LA23 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Crescent Road, 0.2km from Windermere in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00098108 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESCENT ROAD, LA23 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT ROAD, LA23 1BJ.
291
42
£ 44,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA23 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA23 1BJ has low crime rates — 47 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
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 & Wine0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Glenburn Hotel0.5 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.4 km
- Rocklea Guest House0.5 km
- White Rose0.2 km
- Archway Guest House0.2 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Rayrigg Villa0.2 km
- San Pietro Restaurant0.0 km
- Tapios0.0 km
- The Magic Wok0.1 km
- The Pig0.1 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sunshine Shakes0.2 km
- Little Chippy0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LA231BJ · Data under Open Government Licence