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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
24.55(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.4(-40%)
Public order
4.91(-51%)
Other theft
4.81(-27%)
Shoplifting
4.62(-19%)
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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Windermere and Ambleside area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £2,750,000.

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
Detached34£700,000
Flats32£230,000
Semi-Detached19£461,500
Terraced32£352,500

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

LA232FG

Helm Road

LA229PZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220ES

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229QD

Easedale Road

LA229RU

Rydal Road

LA231JN

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232BH

Park View

LA232HE

Langdale Crescent

LA232JJ

Lake Road

LA233FA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232EL

Queens Drive

LA232JU

Craig Court

LA232LN

Ghyll Close

LA220AS

Wansfell Terrace

LA220EB

Knott Street

LA229NZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231BB

Phoenix Way

LA231LD

Town End

LA231NW

Patterdale Road

LA232AX

Park Avenue

LA232HX

Annisgarth Park

LA232LS

Droomer Drive

LA220HJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229BF

Rydal Road

LA229EQ

Hill Top Road

LA231EG

Birch Street

LA231EL

Hazel Street

LA231HB

Patterdale Road

LA232AN

Woodland Road

LA232DU

Limethwaite Road

LA220AU

Stonecroft

LA220HE

Stagshaw Lane

LA229HL

Mere Syke

LA229HT

Main Street

LA229JJ

Church View

LA229PT

Pavement End

LA229QT

The Croft

LA229RY

Broadgate

LA231AL

Church Street

LA231BE

Rose Cottage Lane

LA231BF

Priory Grange

LA231DZ

Lupton Court

LA232LB

Upper Oak Street

LA220AJ

Fisherbeck Park

LA229EU

Ellerigg Road

LA229LE

The Croft

LA229QN

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231AS

Oakland Drive

LA231BU

College Road

LA231NU

Lily Lane

LA231PD

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232BU

Brook Road

LA232EA

Thornthwaite Flats

LA229HQ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LN

Rydal Road

LA229QR

Round Hill Cottages

LA231BD

Cross Street

LA231HZ

Calgarth Farm Cottages

LA231NA

Holbeck Close

LA231PS

High Kingate

LA220QU

Ghyllside

LA229DQ

The Slack

LA229JA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229SD

Rydal Road

LA231AH

High Street

LA231BZ

Phoenix Way

LA231EY

Rayrigg Road

LA220EY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229HG

Neaum Crag

LA229QG

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229RD

Benfield

LA231HX

Broadfield

LA231JP

Mislet Brow

LA232BP

Brook Road

LA232JL

Lake Road

LA232LX

Droomer Lane

LA229BH

Nook Lane

LA229LQ

Kirkstone Pass

LA229PP

Rydal Road

LA231DG

Cornbirthwaite Road

LA231JU

Dodd's Lane

LA232HS

Helm Road

LA220BN

Gale Park

LA220DT

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220DW

Lake Road

LA229BQ

Castlefield

LA229DT

North Road

LA229NJ

Riverside Cottages

LA229PA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231AD

Victoria Street

LA231EH

Havelock Road

LA231NQ

Patterdale Road

LA232AL

Chestnut Road

LA232DH

Park Road

LA233NA

Cleabarrow

LA229LP

Steps End Cottages

LA229RJ

Broadgate

LA229SJ

Stock Lane

LA231DJ

Cornbirthwaite Road

LA231DX

Main Road

Data Sources

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