LA23 3BU is a mixed residential area on Helm Road, 0.5km from Bowness-on-Windermere in Bowness-on-Windermere. Administratively it sits within Bowness and Lyth ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LA23 3BU are sourced from Output Area E00098098 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELM ROAD, LA23 3BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELM ROAD, LA23 3BU.
303
52
£ 44,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA23 3BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LA23 3BU — age 52, 80% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA23 3BU. The average age is 52.5. 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 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)
Crime around LA23 3BU is above average at 90 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
Goodly Dale Primary School
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Denehurst Guest House0.9 km
- Rum Doodle B&B0.9 km
- Beechwood Guest House0.4 km
- Elim Bank Guest House0.3 km
- Glenville Hotel0.9 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Hillthwaite House Hotel0.9 km
- Arts Bar and Grill0.3 km
- Beresford's Restaurant and Pub0.4 km
- Boaters Bar Kitchen0.8 km
- Bowness Pier Coffee Shop0.4 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bargain Booze0.0 km
- Polish Lake0.2 km
- Huttons of the Lake District0.1 km
- Rolys Fudge Pantry0.2 km
- Driftwood Gifts0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Stags Head Hotel0.2 km
- The Albert Hotel0.1 km
- Boaters Bar0.8 km
- Lake District Boat Club Limited0.7 km
- New Hall Inn0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Op0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Taylors of Bowness0.1 km
- Picnic Cabin Ltd0.1 km
- Rileys Gelato0.1 km
- Seafarers Bowness0.1 km
- Bowness Treats0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere1.8 km
- Staveley6.5 km
- Burneside9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal0.5 km
- Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA233BU · Data under Open Government Licence