LA23 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Birthwaite Road, 0.5km from Windermere in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA23 1BS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 74 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 8% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00098084 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRTHWAITE ROAD, LA23 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRTHWAITE ROAD, LA23 1BS.
174
74
£ 44,200 /yr
15%
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
With 52% social renting, LA23 1BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1BS. The average age is 73.9. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA23 1BS has low crime rates — 16 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
45 nearby- All Seasons Guest House0.6 km
- Autumn Leaves Guest House0.7 km
- Denehurst Guest House1.0 km
- Glenburn Hotel0.7 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.6 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Italia0.5 km
- Francine's Restaurant0.5 km
- Jubilee Masonic Club0.8 km
- Prince of India0.6 km
- The Rookery Lakes0.6 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
- Boots0.6 km
- Clayton's of Windermere0.6 km
- Lakeland0.8 km
- Manuka0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.6 km
- The Crafty Baa0.6 km
- Windermere Social Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Little Chippy0.6 km
- Sunshine Shakes0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.7 km
- Staveley6.2 km
- Burneside10.0 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231BS · Data under Open Government Licence