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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£357
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £590K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £357 per square foot) in Bowness and Lyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,250 up to £1,875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowness and Lyth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£700,000£524
Semi-Detached9£400,000£336
Terraced8£335,000£321
Flats7£170,000£295

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowness and Lyth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowness and Lyth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£622,500£185,000£294,500£278,750
2017£450,000£213,750£620,000£275,000
2018£520,000£241,250£268,500£260,000
2019£517,500£171,000£306,250£280,000
2020£564,250£230,250£393,692£280,000
2021£675,000£255,000£450,000£370,000
2022£800,000£410,000£352,500£443,750
2023£663,137£373,500£442,500£331,500
2024£965,000£290,000£363,750£422,500
2025£860,000£270,500£405,000£327,500
2026£700,000£169,000£420,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowness and Lyth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowness and Lyth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366£297£258£303
2017£342£313£265£250
2018£322£339£242£285
2019£269£325£306£294
2020£365£329£302£345
2021£403£381£380£342
2022£435£441£335£461
2023£389£332£394£320
2024£472£398£329£379
2025£448£392£336£319
2026£524£295£443£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowness and Lyth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.