Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LONGTAIL HILL, LA23 3JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGTAIL HILL, LA23 3JD.

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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 3JD 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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1/10
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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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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LA23 3JD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LA23 3JD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Longtail Hill, 0.6km from Ferry, The in Bowness-on-Windermere. Administratively it sits within Bowness and Lyth ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA23 3JD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA23 3JD 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 3JD. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

2 sales · Mean £ 365,000

Detached

£ 470,000

3 sales · Mean £ 689,166

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

LA23 3JD has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Other theft3
Drugs2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Fair Rigg Guest House0.3 km
  • Brooklands Guest House0.3 km
  • Storrs Gate House0.1 km
  • Linthwaite House Hotel0.6 km
  • Aphrodites Lodge0.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Boaters Bar1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Lakes Hotel and Spa0.8 km
  • Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel0.4 km
  • Romneys Snug0.8 km
  • The Bluebird Cafe1.0 km
  • The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Willow1.0 km
  • Braithwaite Fold Caravan Site0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Dans Shack0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Windermere3.2 km
  • Staveley7.2 km
  • Burneside10.1 km