LA23 2EN is a sought-after residential area on Sunny Bank Road, 0.6km from Heathwaite in Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LA23, LA23 2EN offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £503k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 2EN are sourced from Output Area E00098092 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNNY BANK ROAD, LA23 2EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNY BANK ROAD, LA23 2EN.
281
47
£ 44,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA23 2EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LA23 2EN combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£503k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 2EN. The average age is 46.8. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 465,000
5 sales · Mean £ 467,000
Terraced
£ 350,000
2 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 925,000
1 sales · Mean £ 925,000
Flat
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA23 2EN has low crime rates — 22 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
58 nearby- Autumn Leaves Guest House0.7 km
- Denehurst Guest House0.1 km
- Rum Doodle B&B0.0 km
- Glenburn Hotel0.3 km
- Meadfoot Guest House0.4 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Cafe Italia0.8 km
- Francine's Restaurant0.8 km
- Hillthwaite House Hotel0.1 km
- Jubilee Masonic Club0.5 km
- Prince of India0.8 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Windermere Community Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Polish Lake0.7 km
- Boots0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- The Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Taylors of Bowness0.8 km
- Little Chippy0.9 km
- Picnic Cabin Ltd0.8 km
- Rileys Gelato0.9 km
- Seafarers Bowness1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Queen's Hotel1.0 km
- The Crafty Baa1.0 km
- Windermere Social Club0.4 km
- The Angel Inn1.0 km
- The Lake View Garden Bar0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere1.0 km
- Staveley5.8 km
- Burneside9.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA232EN · Data under Open Government Licence