LA23 1NS is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Thickholme in South Lakeland. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 1NS are sourced from Output Area E00098088 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA23 1NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA23 1NS.
256
43
£ 44,200 /yr
39%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA23 1NS spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 1NS. The average age is 42.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA23 1NS has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Lakes School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Broadoaks Country House0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- YHA Windermere0.3 km
- The Sun Inn0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Troutbeck Bridge Filling Station0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere2.4 km
- Staveley6.8 km
- Burneside10.9 km
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Postcode Profile: LA231NS · Data under Open Government Licence