Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA23 2FG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA23 2FG.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA23 2FG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LA23 2FG is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

LA23 2FG is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Bowness-on-Windermere in Bowness-on-Windermere. Administratively it sits within Windermere and Ambleside ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA23 2FG is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 55 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 82% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2FG are sourced from Output Area E00098091 (shared with 20 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 2FG. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

LA23 2FG has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere

Good41 pupils0.8 km
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Goodly Dale Primary School

Good95 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

35 nearby
  • Denehurst Guest House0.7 km
  • Rum Doodle B&B0.7 km
  • Beechwood Guest House0.7 km
  • Elim Bank Guest House0.7 km
  • Glenville Hotel0.8 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Hillthwaite House Hotel0.6 km
  • Arts Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • Beresford's Restaurant and Pub0.7 km
  • Bowness Tap Rooms1.0 km
  • Coconut Cafe0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Polish Lake0.7 km
  • Huttons of the Lake District0.9 km
  • Rolys Fudge Pantry1.0 km
  • Chessboard Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Albert Hotel1.0 km
  • Royal Oak Inn1.0 km
  • The Angel Inn0.8 km
  • The Lake View Garden Bar0.8 km
  • Windermere Rugby Club0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Op0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Taylors of Bowness0.9 km
  • Picnic Cabin Ltd0.8 km
  • Rileys Gelato0.9 km
  • Seafarers Bowness1.0 km
  • Bowness Treats1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere1.6 km
  • Staveley5.7 km
  • Burneside9.1 km