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Windermere and Ambleside

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About

Windermere and Ambleside ward encompasses the town of Windermere, its namesake lake's eastern shore, and the historic settlement of Ambleside at the lake's northern head. The area is defined by its relationship to England's largest natural lake, with topography rising steeply from the water into the fells. The ward functions as a central hub for the southern Lake District, with transport links converging here.

A network of Victorian villas and later guesthouses characterises the built environment, supporting the area's long-standing tourist economy. A distinctive feature is the preserved Roman fort of Galava, situated on the lakeshore near Ambleside. The landscape offers immediate access to walking routes on surrounding fells like Wansfell and Loughrigg, directly from the urban areas.

Area overview

On average Windermere and Ambleside has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Windermere and Ambleside is £40,807 per year. There are 8 schools in Windermere and Ambleside: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Windermere and Ambleside is home to around 10,184 people, with a population density of about 66.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Windermere and Ambleside Population
10,184
Population density
66.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.04(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-31%)
Other theft
4.81(-27%)
Public order
4.32(-57%)
Shoplifting
3.63(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,929
87.68%
Other White
795
7.81%
Irish
68
0.67%
Other
47
0.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.45%
Total population: 10,184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,307
36.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,646
18.39%
No qualifications
1,258
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,143
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
746
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 8,950

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,822
40.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
803
17.71%
Owns with a mortgage
761
16.78%
Other social rented
608
13.41%
Social rents from council
311
6.86%
Total households: 4,534

Property prices in Windermere and Ambleside

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £360,950 in Windermere and Ambleside area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Windermere and Ambleside 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 Windermere and Ambleside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£694,000
Flats32£231,500
Semi-Detached23£360,000
Terraced31£355,000

10 years median price trend in Windermere and Ambleside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Windermere and Ambleside.

All postcodes in Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229QB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229HP

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229SL

Stock Lane

LA231QE

Edlan Place

LA229BP

Rydal Road

LA231LF

Ambleside Road

LA231BJ

Crescent Road

LA220BP

Kelsick Court

LA232HA

Brow Close

LA231DY

Main Road

LA231AL

Kendal Road

LA231LD

Town End

LA233NA

Cleabarrow

LA231JJ

Kendal Road

LA231DP

Ellerthwaite Square

LA232EB

Lickbarrow Road

LA220EG

Wansfell Road

LA220DH

Old Lake Road

LA220QZ

Stockghyll Brow

LA220EQ

Birch Road

LA229SY

Beck Steps

LA229JD

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229HT

Main Street

LA232BQ

Limethwaite Road

LA231LX

Holbeck Lane

LA229QD

Easedale Road

LA231EA

Crescent Road

LA220QU

Ghyllside

LA232EG

Goodly Dale

LA231BF

Priory Grange

LA231HW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231DD

Phoenix Way

LA229LA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220EE

Rothay Road

LA232HX

Annisgarth Park

LA220AJ

Fisherbeck Park

LA232DP

Victoria Road

LA220BH

Lake Road

LA220HG

Skelghyll Lane

LA229SF

Tarn Cottages

LA231NX

Longmire Road

LA229EG

Peggy Hill

LA231BD

Cross Street

LA231BN

Rayrigg Road

LA231AJ

The Terrace

LA229NU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229ND

Kilngarth Cottages

LA229QF

Hollens Cottages

LA229JW

Fir Garth

LA229SG

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232ES

Craig Walk

LA229PR

Rydal Road

LA231PL

Low Gate

LA231ES

Ambleside Road

LA229JG

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231NS

Patterdale Road

LA229SQ

Easedale Road

LA231BY

Old College Lane

LA231NB

Briery Close

LA229NB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232EQ

Lake Road

LA233FA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232JQ

South Craig

LA231JE

Elleray Gardens

LA231HN

Brook Street

LA229HU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229DG

St Marys Lane

LA231JN

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231LS

Wansfell Holme

LA229NY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LT

Hart Head Barn

LA229HS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231NW

Patterdale Road

LA229HY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231NT

Patterdale Road

LA231EN

Oak Street

LA232NQ

Lickbarrow Road

LA232DG

Thornbarrow Road

LA229SD

Rydal Road

LA232DY

School Knott Drive

LA231PY

Main Road

LA231EE

Derby Square

LA229ED

How Head

LA229EH

Kirkstone Road

LA229RH

Holly Grove

LA232PA

Rayrigg Gardens

LA220EY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231AF

High Street

LA231EG

Birch Street

LA231LU

Holbeck Ghyll

LA232PR

Ellerthwaite Road

LA220DA

Lakes Gardens

LA232ED

Brook Road

LA229JP

Lingmoor View

LA232BT

Woodland Grove

LA229HE

Ellers Brow

LA231JU

Dodd's Lane

LA232AB

Broad Street

LA232LH

Claife Avenue

Data Sources

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