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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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 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
Detached32£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

LA231HS

Skelghyll Lane

LA232BL

Back Ellerthwaite Road

LA232JF

Lake Road

LA232LJ

Claife Avenue

LA220RB

Reed Bottoms

LA229AN

Rydal Road

LA231AB

Victoria Street

LA231BS

Birthwaite Road

LA231DQ

West Crescent

LA231HA

Ambleside Road

LA231HQ

Keldwyth Drive

LA231NN

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231NP

Dodd's Lane

LA232BX

Brookside

LA232LA

New Road

LA229PE

Side Gates

LA229RR

Easedale Road

LA231PJ

Orchard Mount

LA232AE

Woodland Road

LA232FD

Lake Road

LA232JG

Beresford Road

LA229DG

St Marys Lane

LA229HS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229RW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229SH

Stock Lane

LA231DL

Longlands Road

LA231DP

Ellerthwaite Square

LA231PA

Patterdale Road

LA232BN

Park Close

LA220AH

Fisherbeck Lane

LA229AF

Millans Terrace

LA229QU

Helm Close

LA229RF

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231AE

Cross Street

LA231BN

Rayrigg Road

LA231DR

Cumbria Court

LA232AU

Springfield Road

LA232DY

School Knott Drive

LA232LZ

Mill Brow

LA220BB

Low Gale

LA220EU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JF

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229RE

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229RG

Pye Lane

LA229RH

Holly Grove

LA229SW

Church Stile

LA231DT

Crescent Road

LA231EP

Bannerigg

LA231EX

Rayrigg Road

LA231HJ

Sun Hill Lane

LA231LY

Holbeck Lane

LA231PF

Robin Lane

LA232DR

Fairfield Road

LA232JZ

Lady Holme Walk

LA232PA

Rayrigg Gardens

LA220ER

Lake Road

LA220LY

Borrans Road

LA229LX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229PN

Rydal Road

LA229TD

Lake View Drive

LA231BL

Crescent Road

LA220DG

Loughrigg Avenue

LA220DH

Old Lake Road

LA220DP

Old Lake Road

LA229FA

Compston Street

LA229JY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231AJ

The Terrace

LA231AQ

Church Street

LA231EW

Applerigg

LA231LN

Ecclerigg

LA231NF

Ambleside Road

LA232ND

Windermere Park

LA220BJ

High Gale

LA220EG

Wansfell Road

LA220HQ

Rothay Road

LA229BL

Nook Lane

LA229BP

Rydal Road

LA229QS

Parrock Mews

LA231BQ

High Street

LA231DH

South Crescent

LA231LE

Town End

LA231PW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232DJ

Park Road

LA232LY

Mill Rise

LA220DU

Mcivers Lane

LA229DX

Kirkfield Rise

LA229NB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231DY

Main Road

LA231HW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231LR

Skelghyll Lane

LA231PZ

Applethwaite Hall

LA232HA

Brow Close

LA232HH

Oldfield Court

LA229NU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229PR

Rydal Road

LA231DU

Ellerthwaite Square

LA231DW

Beemire Lane

LA231HH

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231JG

Kendal Road

LA231PE

Sun Hill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.