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Windermere and Ambleside

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About

The Windermere and Ambleside ward covers a scenic area in Westmorland and Furness, centred around the towns of Windermere and Ambleside. The ward includes parts of Lake Windermere, England's largest natural lake, and stretches into the surrounding fells and valleys. The area is known for its tourism industry, with attractions like boat cruises, hiking trails, and historic sites drawing visitors year-round.

Windermere town serves as a transport hub, with a railway station connecting to major cities, while Ambleside offers a mix of shops, cafes, and outdoor activity providers. The ward also includes smaller villages like Troutbeck and Clappersgate, which contribute to its rural character. Local economy relies on hospitality, retail, and outdoor recreation, alongside some agriculture in the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Windermere and Ambleside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 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 of residents in Windermere and Ambleside is £44,224 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Windermere and Ambleside area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £4,000,000.

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
Detached39£790,000
Flats37£230,000
Semi-Detached16£447,000
Terraced36£343,750

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

LA220ES

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229QD

Easedale Road

LA229RU

Rydal Road

LA231JN

Windermere South & Staveley

LA232BH

Windermere South & Staveley

LA232EL

Queen's Drive

LA232HE

Langdale Crescent

LA232JJ

Bank Road

LA232JU

Windermere South & Staveley

LA232LN

Ghyll Close

LA233FA

Windermere South & Staveley

LA220AS

Fisherbeck Park

LA220EB

Knott Street

LA220HJ

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229BF

Rydal Road

LA229EQ

Hill Top Road

LA229NZ

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA231BB

Phoenix Way

LA231EG

Birch Street

LA231EL

Hazel Street

LA231HB

Patterdale Road

LA231LD

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA231NW

Patterdale Road

LA232AN

Holly Road

LA232AX

Oldfield Road

LA232DU

Lane Head

LA232HX

Annisgarth Park

LA232LS

Droomer Drive

LA220AJ

Fisherbeck Park

LA220AU

Stone Croft

LA229HL

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA220HE

Skelghyll Lane

LA229EU

Ellerigg Road

LA229HT

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229JJ

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229LE

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229PT

Easedale Road

LA229QN

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229QT

The Croft

LA229RY

Broadgate

LA231AL

Church Street

LA231AS

Oakland Drive

LA231BE

Rose Cottage Lane

LA231BF

Priory Grange

LA231BU

College Road

LA231DZ

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA231NU

Dodd's Lane

LA231PD

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA232BU

Brook Road

LA232EA

Thornthwaite Road

LA232LB

Upper Oak Street

LA220QU

Ghyllside

LA229DQ

St Mary's Lane

LA229HQ

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229JA

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229LN

Rydal Road

LA229QR

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229SD

Rydal Road

LA231AH

High Street

LA231BD

Beech Street

LA231BZ

Phoenix Way

LA231EY

Rayrigg Road

LA231HZ

Old Hall Road

LA231NA

Holbeck Close

LA231PS

High Kingate

LA220EY

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229BH

Nook Lane

LA229HG

Foulstep

LA229PP

Rydal Road

LA229QG

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229RD

Benfield

LA231DG

Cornbirthwaite Road

LA231HX

Skelghyll Lane

LA231JP

Mislet Brow

LA231JU

Dodd's Lane

LA232BP

Brook Road

LA232HS

Helm Road

LA232JL

Lake Road

LA232LX

Droomer Lane

LA220BN

Gale Park

LA220DT

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA220DW

Lake Road

LA229SJ

Lake View Drive

LA229BQ

Castle Field

LA229DT

North Road

LA229LP

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229NJ

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229PA

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales

LA229RJ

Broadgate

LA231AD

Cross Street

LA231DJ

Cornbirthwaite Road

LA231DX

Broad Street

LA231EH

Havelock Road

LA231HS

Skelghyll Lane

LA231NQ

Patterdale Road

LA232AL

Chestnut Road

LA232BL

Back Ellerthwaite Road

LA232DH

Park Road

LA232JF

Lake Road

LA232LJ

Claife Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.