LA23 1DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Crescent, 0.5km from Windermere 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00098087 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CRESCENT, LA23 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CRESCENT, LA23 1DQ.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LA23 1DQ's 53% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1DQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA23 1DQ has low crime rates — 43 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- All Seasons Guest House0.6 km
- Autumn Leaves Guest House0.4 km
- Denehurst Guest House0.5 km
- Rum Doodle B&B0.5 km
- Glenburn Hotel0.2 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Cafe Italia0.4 km
- Francine's Restaurant0.4 km
- Hillthwaite House Hotel0.6 km
- Jubilee Masonic Club0.3 km
- Prince of India0.4 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Chessboard Food & Wine0.7 km
- Clayton's of Windermere0.4 km
- Lakeland0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Queen's Hotel0.5 km
- The Crafty Baa0.5 km
- Windermere Social Club0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Little Chippy0.5 km
- Sunshine Shakes0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd.0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere0.6 km
- Staveley6.0 km
- Burneside9.7 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231DQ · Data under Open Government Licence