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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

LA232LZ

Mill Brow

LA229JX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232LR

Droomer Drive

LA229HX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229HR

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220BA

Gale Rigg

LA229HJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232BZ

Nelson Road

LA231LT

Holbeck Lane

LA232BB

Oakthwaite Road

LA232BH

Park View

LA231JG

Kendal Road

LA229BL

Nook Lane

LA229EX

Sweden Bridge Lane

LA229QA

Tanner Croft

LA229DX

Kirkfield Rise

LA231EX

Rayrigg Road

LA220AD

Lake Road

LA229HA

Kirkfield

LA220DR

Old Lake Road

LA231QA

High Street

LA229HL

Mere Syke

LA229AU

The Green

LA231PG

High Fold

LA231HJ

Sun Hill Lane

LA232JX

Lake Road

LA229EA

Kirkstone Road

LA232BS

Ellerthwaite Road

LA232DD

Princes Road

LA232JS

Craig Walk

LA231FF

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229AG

Millans Park

LA220DG

Loughrigg Avenue

LA232NJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229NH

Neaum Hurst Cottages

LA220QT

The Falls

LA229EN

Edinboro

LA232JL

Lake Road

LA229NQ

Ashley Green

LA229DP

Compston Street

LA231BS

Birthwaite Road

LA220ET

Lakelands

LA229EQ

Hill Top Road

LA231HD

Hodge Howe

LA231EP

Bannerigg

LA229QG

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220ER

Lake Road

LA232LS

Droomer Drive

LA229BH

Nook Lane

LA229EB

Chapel Hill

LA229LP

Steps End Cottages

LA231BZ

Phoenix Way

LA220AZ

Gale Rigg

LA231PE

Sun Hill Lane

LA232AN

Woodland Road

LA229AY

Rydal Road

LA232HP

Annisgarth Close

LA233AS

Longlands Road

LA229PQ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232DB

Lake Road

LA229BS

Central Buildings

LA229NX

Greenbank Terrace

LA232DF

Barden Mead

LA231HU

Low Ibbotsholme

LA229SJ

Stock Lane

LA231LW

Skelghyll Lane

LA229DB

Market Place

LA229LB

Kirkstone Close

LA232ER

Lake Road

LA231NE

Ambleside Road

LA232JA

Lake Road

LA232JW

Bank Road

LA232JB

Lake Road

LA229SA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229QN

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231JS

High Borrans

LA232EW

Thornbarrow Road

LA229DJ

Compston Road

LA229PG

Side Gates

LA229JL

Windermere and Ambleside

LA239AY

Crescent Road

LA229TA

Broadgate

LA229AF

Millans Terrace

LA220DW

Lake Road

LA231PD

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232EU

Meadow Road

LA229RE

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231HA

Ambleside Road

LA231JF

Priory Gardens

LA229AD

Millans Park

LA220DP

Old Lake Road

LA232EH

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220DU

Mcivers Lane

LA229AH

Park Street

LA232EX

Meadow Road

LA231LQ

Ecclerigg

LA231LJ

Ecclerigg

LA232HZ

The Court

LA229RB

Rydal Road

Data Sources

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