Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

WINDWARD WAY, LA23 3BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDWARD WAY, LA23 3BF.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA23 3BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LA23 3BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £392k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 16.5% year-on-year.

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

LA23 3BF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Windward Way, 0.3km from Ferry, The in Bowness-on-Windermere. Administratively it sits within Bowness and Lyth ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For serious buyers, LA23 3BF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k, up 16.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA23 3BF are sourced from Output Area E00098101 (shared with 37 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 3BF. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 492,000

10 sales · Mean £ 467,150

Flat

£ 345,000

33 sales · Mean £ 370,810

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

LA23 3BF has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Boardwalk Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Lakes Hotel and Spa0.7 km
  • Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel0.6 km
  • Romneys Snug0.7 km
  • The Bluebird Cafe0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Fair Rigg Guest House0.6 km
  • Storrs Gate House0.2 km
  • Brooklands Guest House0.6 km
  • Linthwaite House Hotel0.9 km
  • Aphrodites Lodge0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Boaters Bar0.7 km
  • Lake District Boat Club Limited0.8 km
  • The Ship Inn0.8 km
  • Quayside Bar & Kitchen and Wheelhouse0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Dans Shack0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Braithwaite Fold Caravan Site0.3 km
  • Driftwood Gifts0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere3.1 km
  • Staveley7.4 km
  • Burneside10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowness Ferry Nab0.3 km
  • Bowness Ferry Nab0.4 km