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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

LA88LF

Back Lane

LA233BS

Grosvenor Terrace

LA233JA

Crook Road

LA88HH

Mill Lane

LA88HU

St Marys Green

LA88JS

Gamblesmire Lane

LA233DD

St Martin's Place

LA233JJ

Meadowcroft Lane

LA89HR

Chapel Lane

LA233AZ

Helm Close

LA233JU

Bowness and Lyth

LA233LQ

Storrs Park

LA233NZ

Crag Lane

LA88DD

The Row

LA88JP

Mill Lane

LA232NL

Helm Road

LA88HQ

Crook Road

LA88JE

Bowness and Lyth

LA232JP

Biskey Howe Road

LA233BD

Helm Road

LA233ED

Royal Square

LA233EF

St Martins Square

LA88EU

Bowness and Lyth

LA88HA

Underbarrow Road

LA233EJ

Kendal Road

LA233LG

Bowness and Lyth

LA88LE

Birchmill Cottages

LA89HU

Bowness and Lyth

LA116RY

Back O' Th' Fell Road

LA233AH

Langrigge Howe

LA233EH

Fern Bank

LA233HQ

Promenade

LA88BS

Mill Lane

LA233JP

Lyth Valley Road

LA233LZ

Cannon Close

LA233BA

Helm Road

LA233JG

Storrs Park

LA233LY

Storrs Park

LA233NR

Crag Lane

LA88QN

The Orchard

LA233BB

Helm Road

LA233EE

West End

LA88HR

Bowness and Lyth

LA116RB

Hospital Flats

LA116RP

Church Road

LA233AA

Helm Road

LA233BX

Crag Brow

LA233DU

Quarry Rigg

LA233HX

Windy Hall Road

LA233NS

Crag Lane

LA88HW

Mountjoy Brow

LA233DJ

Fallbarrow Road

LA233LF

Storrs Park

LA88EW

Bowness and Lyth

LA88JA

Bowness and Lyth

LA233DP

Quarry Howe

LA233DT

Quarry Rigg

LA88BL

Blackbeck Brow

LA88DA

Bowness and Lyth

LA88LD

Mill Cottages

LA88LN

Back Lane

LA88LW

Back Lane

LA116SA

Bowness and Lyth

LA232BF

Biskey Howe Fold

LA88JZ

Underbarrow Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.