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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

LA232AF

Holly Road

LA231AP

Ambleside Road

LA229DZ

Kirkstone Road

LA231FA

Oak Street

LA232JG

Beresford Road

LA229BQ

Castlefield

LA232LD

Orrest Drive

LA229QH

Easedale Road

LA232BN

Park Close

LA220EP

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231HP

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LF

Sunny Bank

LA231LZ

Hundreds Road

LA231JP

Mislet Brow

LA229BW

Millans Court

LA220BZ

Kelsick Road

LA231NN

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231AH

High Street

LA229RD

Benfield

LA232DS

Victoria Road North

LA220AN

Blue Hill Road

LA232HH

Oldfield Court

LA232EJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229QJ

Easedale Road

LA220RB

Reed Bottoms

LA229QL

Easedale Road

LA232LX

Droomer Lane

LA231JD

Broadfield Close

LA232BU

Brook Road

LA232ET

North Craig

LA220AX

Wansfell Bank

LA231DX

Main Road

LA232BD

Oakthwaite Road

LA231DE

Low Birthwaite

LA229DY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232LA

New Road

LA231EH

Havelock Road

LA229EZ

Belle Vue Lane

LA220ES

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229BE

High Greenbank

LA231JW

Heaning Lane

LA220EA

Kelsick Road

LA231DZ

Lupton Court

LA231JT

Patterdale Road

LA231PB

Longmire Road

LA232DH

Park Road

LA231NL

Patterdale Road

LA229HF

Ellers Brow

LA232JF

Lake Road

LA231QD

Guy Lane

LA232BP

Brook Road

LA232ND

Windermere Park

LA231PP

Town Head

LA231AD

Victoria Street

LA229TD

Lake View Drive

LA232BA

Oakthwaite Road

LA229QE

Easedale Road

LA231BP

Ambleside Road

LA231BQ

High Street

LA232DA

Alexandra Road

LA231PA

Patterdale Road

LA229SP

Red Lion Square

LA229JF

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232EP

Thornbarrow Drive

LA232AW

Park Road

LA229EP

Lower Edinboro

LA220AQ

Blue Hill Road

LA231HX

Broadfield

LA220EJ

Rothay Road

LA232HG

Hill Top

LA231BB

Phoenix Way

LA231ET

Wynlass Park

LA229JN

Thrang Brow

LA231EJ

Holly Terrace

LA231DW

Beemire Lane

LA231EZ

Ambleside Road

LA232DE

Queens Drive

LA220DS

Lake Road

LA232AH

Ellerthwaite Road

LA229LL

Rydal Road

LA231DR

Cumbria Court

LA232LY

Mill Rise

LA232HF

Annisgarth

LA229QU

Helm Close

LA220AU

Stonecroft

LA232LJ

Claife Avenue

LA231DT

Crescent Road

LA220EW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231PF

Robin Lane

LA229EL

Kirkstone Road

LA229SZ

College Street

LA231HF

Ambleside Road

LA220BX

King Street

LA229RN

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232JT

Craig Walk

LA231PZ

Applethwaite Hall

LA231HH

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231NZ

Longmire Road

LA220LY

Borrans Road

LA231EL

Hazel Street

Data Sources

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