LA23 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rayrigg Road, 0.5km from Millbeck Stock in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00098087 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAYRIGG ROAD, LA23 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYRIGG ROAD, LA23 1BW.
280
50
£ 44,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 50, LA23 1BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1BW. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LA23 1BW has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Goodly Dale Primary School
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Denehurst Guest House0.9 km
- Rum Doodle B&B0.9 km
- Glenburn Hotel0.8 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.8 km
- Rocklea Guest House0.9 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Cafe Italia1.0 km
- Francine's Restaurant1.0 km
- Jubilee Masonic Club1.0 km
- Rayrigg Villa0.9 km
- Hooked0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Windermere Filling Station1.0 km
- Polish Lake1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Windermere Social Club0.8 km
- The Lake View Garden Bar0.9 km
- Windermere Rugby Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere1.2 km
- Staveley6.6 km
- Burneside10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal0.5 km
- Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231BW · Data under Open Government Licence