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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

LA231NH

Patterdale Road

LA231NJ

Keldwyth Drive

LA232ER

Lake Road

LA220AX

Wansfell Bank

LA220EQ

Birch Road

LA229EN

Edinboro

LA229RB

Rydal Road

LA231HP

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231JJ

Kendal Road

LA231NZ

Longmire Road

LA232BJ

Park Road

LA232EB

Lickbarrow Road

LA220DN

Lake Road

LA220QZ

Stockghyll Brow

LA229AW

Rydal Road

LA229EE

Fair View Road

LA229LG

Stockghyll Lane

LA229QL

Easedale Road

LA231NT

Patterdale Road

LA220AA

Gale Terrace

LA229SB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231DB

Phoenix Way

LA231ED

Beech Street

LA231HY

Broadfield Bungalows

LA231PR

Ing Lane

LA232AH

Ellerthwaite Road

LA232BG

Park Road

LA232NH

Lickbarrow Road

LA229DR

Compston Road

LA229ED

How Head

LA229HP

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LL

Rydal Road

LA229RQ

Pye Lane

LA231AN

Queens Yard

LA231EZ

Ambleside Road

LA231LJ

Ecclerigg

LA232AZ

Oldfield Road

LA232EY

Brow Crescent

LA229QZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231SA

Carriage Drive

LA232AS

Whinfield Road

LA232NQ

Lickbarrow Road

LA231JF

Priory Gardens

LA232LF

Orrest Drive Flats

LA220BZ

Kelsick Road

LA229DU

Bridge Street

LA229EB

Chapel Hill

LA229SS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231QE

Edlan Place

LA232DS

Victoria Road North

LA229AY

Rydal Road

LA229BW

Millans Court

LA229LB

Kirkstone Close

LA229ND

Kilngarth Cottages

LA229NY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229PX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229QA

Tanner Croft

LA231FA

Oak Street

LA232EF

Princes Road

LA232FE

Mill Beck Close

LA232LT

Thwaites Close

LA220DX

Mciver Close

LA220QT

The Falls

LA229BG

Greenbank Road

LA229DH

Vicarage Road

LA231AR

Oakland Drive

LA231DD

Phoenix Way

LA231NE

Ambleside Road

LA231QA

High Street

LA232EU

Meadow Road

LA232LD

Orrest Drive

LA220BT

Church Street

LA220DR

Old Lake Road

LA229BU

Market Place

LA229HX

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229SU

Broadgate

LA231BY

Old College Lane

LA231JQ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231JT

Patterdale Road

LA231PH

Longmire Yeat

LA231PQ

Birkhead Cottages

LA232BQ

Limethwaite Road

LA232DN

Thornthwaite Road

LA232JE

Lake Road

LA232JN

Elim Grove

LA239BS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220BP

Kelsick Court

LA220DJ

Old Lake Road

LA229AH

Park Street

LA229BS

Central Buildings

LA229EF

Fair View Terrace

LA229HB

St Annes Close

LA229JZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232DP

Victoria Road

LA232DW

Lane Head

LA232LG

Thwaites Lane

LA220AE

Old Lake Road

LA220EH

Rothay Road

LA220EJ

Rothay Road

LA229EJ

Oaks Field

Data Sources

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