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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 127 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
127
Deprivation level
5/10
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
66.74(+79%)
Other theft
15.64(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.3(+48%)
Public order
12.77(+26%)
Shoplifting
8.34(+44%)
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%
No qualifications
425
12.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
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 £396,000 in Bowness and Lyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,250 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
Detached12£661,250
Flats10£257,500
Semi-Detached12£395,000
Terraced6£335,000

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

LA88JQ

Hollin Bank Hill

LA233NZ

Crag Lane

LA233BT

Lake Road

LA233ED

Royal Square

LA88BY

Bowness and Lyth

LA233EZ

Birkett Hill

LA88HJ

Nook Lane

LA233NT

Crag Lane

LA88HA

Underbarrow Road

LA88HY

Bowness and Lyth

LA233JT

Newby Bridge Road

LA233AE

Brantfell Road

LA88HR

Bowness and Lyth

LA233AG

Langrigge Park

LA233LY

Storrs Park

LA88HE

Bonfire Hall Lane

LA88EZ

Oak Fold

LA116RN

Town End Close

LA116SD

Bowness and Lyth

LA116RX

Bleacrag Road

LA88LJ

Bowness and Lyth

LA88HL

Brookfield

LA233HP

Kendal Road

LA233NN

Crag Lane

LA88LQ

Crook Brow

LA233ET

Fir Tree Crescent

LA233EE

West End

LA88LP

Bowness and Lyth

LA233JP

Lyth Valley Road

LA233DU

Quarry Rigg

LA88BJ

Garth Row Lane

LA88HQ

Crook Road

LA116RP

Church Road

LA233NE

Crook Road

LA233LB

Storrs Park

LA88JY

Capplerigg Lane

LA233BL

Bank Terrace

LA88HP

Broom Lane

LA89HT

Bowness and Lyth

LA116RE

Meathop Court

LA116QZ

Meathop Road

LA232NL

Helm Road

LA233JD

Longtail Hill

LA233HR

Smithy Lane

LA116RY

Back O' Th' Fell Road

LA116RL

Church Road

LA88HF

Thorns Lane

LA233EH

Fern Bank

LA233LD

Storrs Park

LA233AL

Fairfield

LA88LE

Birchmill Cottages

LA233HH

Back Belsfield Road

LA88HW

Mountjoy Brow

LA233LT

Storrs Park

LA233JX

Winster Road

LA233GQ

St Martins Parade

LA233HD

Fir Tree Crescent

LA233BA

Helm Road

LA88LG

Follet Close

LA88BA

Mountjoy Brow

LA116RF

Sunnyside Cottages

LA233AQ

Langrigge Drive

LA233NX

Crag Lane

LA233AZ

Helm Close

LA233LQ

Storrs Park

LA233AJ

Langrigge Court

LA88JJ

Woodside Road

LA88HB

Underbarrow Road

LA116RS

Spa Cottages

LA89HP

Bowness and Lyth

LA233BX

Crag Brow

LA88BU

Bowness and Lyth

LA88JF

Bowness and Lyth

LA116SJ

Bowness and Lyth

LA116RH

Bowness and Lyth

LA233ES

Ferney Green

LA233JB

Ferry View

LA88LH

Smithy Cottages

LA233EF

St Martins Square

LA88LW

Back Lane

LA233EN

Kendal Road

LA233DX

Fallbarrow Court

LA88ES

Bowness and Lyth

LA233DA

Rayrigg Road

LA233JU

Bowness and Lyth

LA88BT

Hyning Brow

LA233DW

Quarry Brow

LA233NJ

Bowness and Lyth

LA88DD

The Row

LA233EX

Lake Gardens

LA233EY

Belsfield Court

LA88BL

Blackbeck Brow

LA233DL

Rayrigg Road

LA116SA

Bowness and Lyth

LA233FJ

Brantfell Place

LA88JB

Head Lane

LA233ER

Kendal Road

LA233EJ

Kendal Road

LA233AH

Langrigge Howe

LA88HX

North Cottage

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.