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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

LA229BA

Rydal Road

LA229HU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JL

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JQ

Walthwaite

LA229PS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229QQ

High Fieldside

LA229RN

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229SL

Stock Lane

LA231JL

Kendal Road

LA231NL

Patterdale Road

LA231PN

Back Lane

LA232AD

Woodland Close

LA232DA

Alexandra Road

LA232EE

New Road

LA232HB

Craig Walk

LA232HU

Biskey Howe Park

LA232JY

Elim Mews

LA232NA

Lickbarrow Road

LA232NF

Lickbarrow Close

LA232WR

Crescent Road

LA220HD

Lake Road

LA220QX

Stockghyll Court

LA229JB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JD

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229NH

Neaum Hurst Cottages

LA229PW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229SX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231EE

Derby Square

LA231EJ

Holly Terrace

LA231LU

Holbeck Ghyll

LA232DE

Queens Drive

LA232EH

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220DQ

Lake Road

LA229AR

Mandall Villas

LA229ES

Seathwaite Lane

LA229ST

Red Lion Cottages

LA231AU

Spooner Vale

LA231DE

Low Birthwaite

LA231HL

Calgarth View

LA231NX

Longmire Road

LA232BE

Park Road

LA232ED

Brook Road

LA232JX

Lake Road

LA220DB

Lake Road

LA229DB

Market Place

LA229HE

Ellers Brow

LA229JX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229QW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229QY

Easedale Road

LA229TA

Broadgate

LA229TB

Field Foot

LA231LX

Holbeck Lane

LA231WY

High Street

LA232DD

Princes Road

LA232EZ

Brow Crescent

LA220BG

High Gale

LA229HD

Sweden Bridge Lane

LA229LT

Hart Head Barn

LA231BP

Ambleside Road

LA231PT

Ambleside Road

LA232BS

Ellerthwaite Road

LA232BW

School Knott Close

LA232DT

Limethwaite Road

LA232FL

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220AQ

Blue Hill Road

LA229AB

High Fieldside

LA229AU

The Green

LA231LQ

Ecclerigg

LA231LT

Holbeck Lane

LA232JB

Lake Road

LA232JH

South Craig

LA220AG

Blue Hill

LA220BD

Lower Gale

LA220BX

King Street

LA220HA

Waterhead Terrace

LA229SN

Stock Lane

LA231AA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231BG

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232BA

Oakthwaite Road

LA232BZ

Nelson Road

LA232EW

Thornbarrow Road

LA232LL

Claife Close

LA220AY

Blue Hill Road

LA220EA

Kelsick Road

LA229AT

Tom Fold

LA229AX

Pinfold Row

LA229BX

Lake Road

LA229DJ

Compston Road

LA229JW

Fir Garth

LA232AY

Alexandra Road

LA232EN

Sunny Bank Road

LA229EX

Sweden Bridge Lane

LA229HA

Kirkfield

LA229JH

White Lion Cottages

LA229JU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229SY

Beck Steps

LA231EA

Crescent Road

LA231FF

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231FG

Priory Mews

Data Sources

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