Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LOW BIRTHWAITE, LA23 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW BIRTHWAITE, LA23 1DE.

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Population

174

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Avg Age

74

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

15%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in LA23 1DE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

LA23 1DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Low Birthwaite, 0.3km 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 1DE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 74 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £662k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00098084 (shared with 8 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 1DE. 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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

15%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 662,000

1 sales · Mean £ 662,000

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

Crime around LA23 1DE is moderate at 51 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 offences43
Criminal damage and arson16
Shoplifting11
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere

Good41 pupils0.9 km
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Goodly Dale Primary School

Good95 pupils1.0 km
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The Lakes School

Good462 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • All Seasons Guest House0.4 km
  • Autumn Leaves Guest House0.5 km
  • Denehurst Guest House0.9 km
  • Rum Doodle B&B0.9 km
  • Glenburn Hotel0.6 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cafe Italia0.3 km
  • Francine's Restaurant0.3 km
  • Jubilee Masonic Club0.6 km
  • Prince of India0.4 km
  • The Rookery Lakes0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • Chessboard Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Clayton's of Windermere0.4 km
  • Lakeland0.6 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Queen's Hotel0.4 km
  • The Crafty Baa0.4 km
  • Windermere Social Club0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Little Chippy0.4 km
  • Sunshine Shakes0.4 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere0.5 km
  • Staveley6.0 km
  • Burneside9.8 km