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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

LA232ES

Craig Walk

LA233AS

Longlands Road

LA229PQ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220AT

Waterhead Close

LA220EP

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231JW

Heaning Lane

LA232NW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229NA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229PD

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229SE

Rydal Road

LA232DG

Thornbarrow Road

LA220AN

Blue Hill Road

LA220AZ

Gale Rigg

LA229HY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229SF

Tarn Cottages

LA229SQ

Easedale Road

LA231EN

Oak Street

LA231FD

Phoenix Way

LA231HD

Hodge Howe

LA231HE

Mountain View

LA231JA

Old Hall Road

LA232DL

Victoria Road

LA232JA

Lake Road

LA229BJ

Nook Lane

LA229DP

Compston Street

LA229JG

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229RX

Michaels Nook

LA231DS

Birch Street

LA231EQ

Salisbury Place

LA231HF

Ambleside Road

LA231NY

Dodd's Lane

LA231PP

Town Head

LA232ET

North Craig

LA220AL

Badgers Rake

LA220BA

Gale Rigg

LA220DZ

Loughrigg Meadow

LA229AQ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229BB

Nook Lane

LA229QF

Hollens Cottages

LA229QH

Easedale Road

LA229SG

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231EU

Ambleside Road

LA231JS

High Borrans

LA231LW

Skelghyll Lane

LA232AB

Broad Street

LA232BD

Oakthwaite Road

LA232EP

Thornbarrow Drive

LA232LE

Orrest Drive Flats

LA220EN

Borrans Road

LA229DZ

Kirkstone Road

LA229HF

Ellers Brow

LA229JN

Thrang Brow

LA231AZ

St Marys Park

LA231BH

Oak Street

LA231BW

Rayrigg Road

LA231HT

Bridge Lane

LA231NB

Briery Close

LA231QB

Ecclerigg

LA231QD

Guy Lane

LA232AF

Holly Road

LA232AW

Park Road

LA233ND

Cleabarrow

LA220BU

Church Street

LA220EW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229HR

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231LA

Bridge Lane

LA231PG

High Fold

LA229QJ

Easedale Road

LA231AY

St Marys Park

LA231NS

Patterdale Road

LA232DX

Thorn Hill

LA232HF

Annisgarth

LA232JW

Bank Road

LA232LR

Droomer Drive

LA232LW

Ghyll Road

LA220AR

Lower Stonecroft

LA220DF

Lake Road

LA229BD

Greenbank Road

LA229RS

Pass Of Dunmail Raise

LA232EX

Meadow Road

LA232FJ

Beresford Road

LA220DS

Lake Road

LA220EZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220AP

Blue Hill Park

LA220EF

Drummermire

LA220ET

Lakelands

LA229DL

Cambridge Villas

LA231PB

Longmire Road

LA231PY

Main Road

LA232AT

Birkfield Road

LA232BY

Oldfield Road

LA232DF

Barden Mead

LA232HG

Hill Top

LA232JT

Craig Walk

LA229EH

Kirkstone Road

LA229HJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LW

Cote How Cottages

LA231AG

Elleray Road

LA232JD

Lake Road

LA229AS

Smithy Brow

Data Sources

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