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.
LONGTAIL HILL, LA23 3JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGTAIL HILL, LA23 3JD.
282
53
£ 44,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA23 3JD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Boaters Bar1.0 km
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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- The Willow1.0 km
- Braithwaite Fold Caravan Site0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Dans Shack0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Windermere3.2 km
- Staveley7.2 km
- Burneside10.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LA233JD · Data under Open Government Licence