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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

LA229JT

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231PT

Ambleside Road

LA232JJ

Lake Road

LA232EF

Princes Road

LA220DB

Lake Road

LA229JY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229AX

Pinfold Row

LA231PQ

Birkhead Cottages

LA231AA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231DH

South Crescent

LA231WY

High Street

LA231NH

Patterdale Road

LA229RL

Ben Place

LA232AY

Alexandra Road

LA232DW

Lane Head

LA229HW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231FG

Priory Mews

LA232LN

Ghyll Close

LA231DL

Longlands Road

LA232DL

Victoria Road

LA229PU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232DQ

Thornbarrow Road

LA231BL

Crescent Road

LA231AR

Oakland Drive

LA229NJ

Riverside Cottages

LA231AU

Spooner Vale

LA231AB

Victoria Street

LA231DG

Cornbirthwaite Road

LA220BT

Church Street

LA231NU

Lily Lane

LA232DR

Fairfield Road

LA229DH

Vicarage Road

LA229RS

Pass Of Dunmail Raise

LA232JN

Elim Grove

LA231SA

Carriage Drive

LA220HD

Lake Road

LA220AT

Waterhead Close

LA232DT

Limethwaite Road

LA232JH

South Craig

LA231BE

Rose Cottage Lane

LA229EE

Fair View Road

LA229NE

Lower Ashley Green

LA232BG

Park Road

LA232EZ

Brow Crescent

LA231LN

Ecclerigg

LA229AR

Mandall Villas

LA229LE

The Croft

LA232FL

Lickbarrow Road

LA229QQ

High Fieldside

LA229DT

North Road

LA220QY

Stockghyll Lane

LA229ST

Red Lion Cottages

LA229EU

Ellerigg Road

LA220QX

Stockghyll Court

LA229JE

Weir Cottages

LA220HB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220BJ

High Gale

LA229SB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229BD

Greenbank Road

LA229EY

Sweden Park

LA233NB

Cleabarrow

LA231LH

Kirk Lane

LA229RY

Broadgate

LA231JL

Kendal Road

LA229BG

Greenbank Road

LA231PX

College Road

LA231NY

Dodd's Lane

LA229NZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232LQ

Bowfell Crescent

LA229QW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA220BN

Gale Park

LA232EL

Queens Drive

LA229BX

Lake Road

LA232NG

Lickbarrow Road

LA220HA

Waterhead Terrace

LA232WR

Crescent Road

LA220BG

High Gale

LA232BE

Park Road

LA232AS

Whinfield Road

LA220DX

Mciver Close

LA229PA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229PS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231DJ

Cornbirthwaite Road

LA231LB

Bridge Lane

LA220DN

Lake Road

LA232BX

Brookside

LA229JH

White Lion Cottages

LA229AS

Smithy Brow

LA232NH

Lickbarrow Road

LA231DB

Phoenix Way

LA229RF

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231AN

Queens Yard

LA231BG

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231DN

Longlands Road

LA231PH

Longmire Yeat

LA231HG

Keldwyth Park

LA229PE

Side Gates

LA231BW

Rayrigg Road

Data Sources

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