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Bowness and Lyth

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About

Bowness and Lyth ward encompasses a portion of the eastern Lake District shoreline along Windermere, including the town of Bowness-on-Windermere. The area is defined by its connection to the lake, with piers, boating activities, and visitor services concentrated along the waterfront. The settlement extends into residential streets and includes local shops, accommodations, and eating establishments that cater to the tourist economy. Inland, the ward contains rolling farmland and smaller hamlets.

The ward includes the village of Winster and stretches into the Lyth Valley to the south. This valley is known for its damson orchards, with blossom in spring and fruit harvests in autumn. The landscape is a mix of pasture, woodland, and small waterways draining into the Winster River. The area provides views across to the southern fells while maintaining a distinct, quieter character separate from the busier lakeside centre.

Area overview

On average Bowness and Lyth has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bowness and Lyth is £44,406 per year. There are 4 schools in Bowness and Lyth: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bowness and Lyth is home to around 3,836 people, with a population density of about 35.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bowness and Lyth Population
3,836
Population density
35.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.26(+81%)
Other theft
14.34(+117%)
Public order
14.34(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.99(+34%)
Shoplifting
8.86(+55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,403
88.71%
Other White
293
7.64%
Other
30
0.78%
Roma
23
0.6%
Irish
22
0.57%
Total population: 3,836

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,438
43.07%
Level 3 (A level)
528
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
425
12.73%
No qualifications
425
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
263
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 3,339

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
839
48.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
20.31%
Owns with a mortgage
322
18.63%
Other forms of private rent
89
5.15%
Other social rented
75
4.34%
Total households: 1,728

Property prices in Bowness and Lyth

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 in Bowness and Lyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,912,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bowness and Lyth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowness and Lyth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£975,000
Flats16£304,000
Semi-Detached5£535,000
Terraced6£405,000

10 years median price trend in Bowness and Lyth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowness and Lyth.

All postcodes in Bowness and Lyth

LA88LH

Smithy Cottages

LA233GZ

Glebe Road

LA116SB

Bowness and Lyth

LA233JB

Ferry View

LA88BP

Hollin Bank Hill

LA88DG

Bowness and Lyth

LA88JL

Whitbarrow Road

LA233HR

Smithy Lane

LA233JX

Winster Road

LA88AY

Broom Garth End Lane

LA88BZ

Whitbarrow Road

LA88DJ

Savinhill Road

LA233DY

St Martins Parade

LA233HL

Brackenfield

LA233LH

Storrs Park

LA233NE

Crook Road

LA116RR

Church Road

LA233DG

Church Street

LA233DS

Millbeck Stock

LA233EZ

Birkett Hill

LA88DH

Bowness and Lyth

LA88HP

Broom Lane

LA89HP

Bowness and Lyth

LA116SN

Stoney Lane

LA233HZ

Bowness and Lyth

LA233HH

Back Belsfield Road

LA88DE

Howe Lane

LA88ER

Bowness and Lyth

LA116SG

Millside

LA233NJ

Bowness and Lyth

LA233QR

Old Mill Crescent

LA88BA

Mountjoy Brow

LA88HX

North Cottage

LA233EL

Kendal Road

LA233JY

Middle Entrance Drive

LA116RQ

Bowness and Lyth

LA116RN

Town End Close

LA233EY

Belsfield Court

LA88JB

Head Lane

LA233BH

South Terrace

LA233BL

Bank Terrace

LA233BW

Green Bank

LA233DF

Church Street

LA233DW

Quarry Brow

LA233EP

Kendal Road

LA88BN

Blackbeck Brow

LA233AD

Brantfell Road

LA233AU

North Terrace

LA233BY

Queens Square

LA233FS

Fellside

LA233JH

Bowness and Lyth

LA233NF

Bowness and Lyth

LA88LA

Sun Inn Cottages

LA116SH

Beck Head

LA233LB

Storrs Park

LA233NN

Crag Lane

LA88BW

Hollin Bank Hill

LA88JH

Woodside Road

LA233BT

Lake Road

LA233EB

Ash Street

LA233HD

Fir Tree Crescent

LA88BX

Hollin Bank Hill

LA88ET

Foulshaw Cottages

LA116RF

Sunnyside Cottages

LA233HY

Windy Hall Road

LA233LD

Storrs Park

LA233DQ

Robinson Place

LA233AY

Helm Road

LA88BY

Bowness and Lyth

LA88EZ

Oak Fold

LA116QZ

Meathop Road

LA116RL

Church Road

LA116SQ

Millside

LA233DL

Rayrigg Road

LA233EN

Kendal Road

LA88AZ

First Moss Lane

LA88HD

Bonfire Hall Lane

LA88HF

Thorns Lane

LA88HT

Hollin Bank Hill

LA88LB

Sunny Point Cottages

LA233AB

Beechwood Close

LA233AT

Brantfell Walk

LA233DH

Lowside

LA233JF

Lindeth Drive

LA233NU

Crag Lane

LA116NN

The Chase

LA88BT

Hyning Brow

LA88JJ

Woodside Road

LA233AF

Langrigge Drive

LA233ET

Fir Tree Crescent

LA116RJ

Bowness and Lyth

LA233HE

Glebe Road

LA233JD

Longtail Hill

LA233JT

Newby Bridge Road

LA88HN

Hillgarth

LA88LJ

Bowness and Lyth

LA89HT

Bowness and Lyth

LA116FF

Bowness and Lyth

LA233DN

Rayrigg Road

LA233HB

Glebe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.