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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

LA232FG

Helm Road

LA229EJ

Oaks Field

LA231LE

Town End

LA232EN

Sunny Bank Road

LA220HQ

Rothay Road Industrial Estate

LA229RJ

Broadgate

LA232LG

Thwaites Lane

LA231AX

Ambleside Road

LA232AJ

Ellerthwaite Road

LA220AS

Wansfell Terrace

LA231PJ

Orchard Mount

LA231BT

College Road

LA232HE

Langdale Crescent

LA232FE

Mill Beck Close

LA220AA

Gale Terrace

LA220HJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232BW

School Knott Close

LA220AP

Blue Hill Park

LA229JQ

Walthwaite

LA229DS

Compston Road

LA220AH

Fisherbeck Lane

LA231PR

Ing Lane

LA232JY

Elim Mews

LA231HQ

Keldwyth Drive

LA229LX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229RU

Rydal Road

LA232BL

Back Ellerthwaite Road

LA231AW

Elleray

LA231NA

Holbeck Close

LA232JD

Lake Road

LA232DU

Limethwaite Road

LA229AB

High Fieldside

LA232HR

Annisgarth Avenue

LA229RW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231LG

Kirk Lane

LA220EF

Drummermire

LA232HU

Biskey Howe Park

LA229SX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231PN

Back Lane

LA229TB

Field Foot

LA229JR

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231HZ

Calgarth Farm Cottages

LA232LP

Droomer Drive

LA232HT

Craig Walk

LA231BA

Ambleside Road

LA232AR

Park Avenue

LA231NP

Dodd's Lane

LA229HH

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232BY

Oldfield Road

LA220AL

Badgers Rake

LA229HB

St Annes Close

LA232JE

Lake Road

LA229RX

Michaels Nook

LA232LF

Orrest Drive Flats

LA232BJ

Park Road

LA232NW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229BB

Nook Lane

LA220EU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220DJ

Old Lake Road

LA229FA

Compston Street

LA229SW

Church Stile

LA220BD

Lower Gale

LA229DR

Compston Road

LA220AW

High Busk

LA229NA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231HS

Skelghyll Lane

LA231HB

Patterdale Road

LA229PN

Rydal Road

LA229QY

Easedale Road

LA229RA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231BX

College Road

LA229SE

Rydal Road

LA232NB

Windermere Park

LA231ED

Beech Street

LA229AN

Rydal Road

LA231AZ

St Marys Park

LA229PX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220EZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232NA

Lickbarrow Road

LA220BB

Low Gale

LA229BA

Rydal Road

LA231HE

Mountain View

LA220EN

Borrans Road

LA229BT

Market Cross

LA229ET

Kirkstone Road

LA231EY

Rayrigg Road

LA232NF

Lickbarrow Close

LA229LJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232HB

Craig Walk

LA220DQ

Lake Road

LA231GE

Crescent Road

LA231HY

Broadfield Bungalows

LA239BS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JJ

Church View

LA231HL

Calgarth View

LA231FD

Phoenix Way

LA220EB

Knott Street

LA231PS

High Kingate

LA229ES

Seathwaite Lane

LA229HD

Sweden Bridge Lane

Data Sources

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