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Bowness and Lyth

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bowness and Lyth Population

3,836

Population density

35.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,403

88.71%

Other White

293

7.64%

Other

0.78%

Roma

0.6%

Irish

0.57%

Total population: 3,836

Economics

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

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

5.15%

Other social rented

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£661,250	£360,000	£592,500	£1,510,125	£1,891,875
Flats	10	£257,500	£132,188	£178,750	£345,000	£598,150
Semi-Detached	12	£395,000	£205,900	£277,500	£548,625	£1,038,125
Terraced	6	£335,000	£269,500	£297,500	£458,750	£557,500

10 years median price trend in Bowness and Lyth

All postcodes in Bowness and Lyth

LA233BH

South Terrace

LA88HH

Mill Lane

LA88LL

Bowness and Lyth

LA233NU

Crag Lane

LA88LB

Sunny Point Cottages

LA233BQ

The Marina

LA116FF

Bowness and Lyth

LA88HS

Bowness and Lyth

LA233QR

Old Mill Crescent

LA88DL

Bowness and Lyth

LA88DQ

Bowness and Lyth

LA233JF

Lindeth Drive

LA233DF

Church Street

LA88HD

Bonfire Hall Lane

LA233DS

Millbeck Stock

LA88EW

Bowness and Lyth

LA88HN

Hillgarth

LA233GZ

Glebe Road

LA232BF

Biskey Howe Fold

LA233HT

Old Belfield

LA233JG

Storrs Park

LA88JG

Bowness and Lyth

LA233HL

Brackenfield

LA88BZ

Whitbarrow Road

LA233DE

Lake Road

LA233BD

Helm Road

LA233LA

Storrs Park

LA233JJ

Meadowcroft Lane

LA88DJ

Savinhill Road

LA233EG

Brantfell Road

LA88QN

The Orchard

LA116SG

Millside

LA88DA

Bowness and Lyth

LA88BS

Mill Lane

LA233DG

Church Street

LA233BB

Helm Road

LA116NN

The Chase

LA88HT

Hollin Bank Hill

LA233AD

Brantfell Road

LA88HG

Tranthwaite Lane

LA233BP

Lake View Villas

LA233LS

Black Beck Wood

LA88EU

Bowness and Lyth

LA233EW

Kendal Road

LA88LF

Back Lane

LA116RA

Bowness and Lyth

LA88BW

Hollin Bank Hill

LA88JP

Mill Lane

LA88JN

Starnthwaite Ghyll

LA233DY

St Martins Parade

LA88ET

Foulshaw Cottages

LA233LE

Storrs Park

LA232JP

Biskey Howe Road

LA233LH

Storrs Park

LA88LR

Bowness and Lyth

LA233JA

Crook Road

LA88LA

Sun Inn Cottages

LA88ER

Bowness and Lyth

LA88JA

Bowness and Lyth

LA233HE

Glebe Road

LA233GN

Church Street

LA233JH

Bowness and Lyth

LA233HU

Kendal Road

LA233HA

Firtree Crescent

LA233AP

Lake Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Economics

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