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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

LA229LR

Rydal Road

LA229LU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229PY

Town End

LA229QB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229TF

Greenhead Fold

LA231AP

Ambleside Road

LA231AW

Elleray

LA231BJ

Crescent Road

LA231GE

Crescent Road

LA231JD

Broadfield Close

LA231LH

Kirk Lane

LA232EG

Goodly Dale

LA232LP

Droomer Drive

LA229AE

Swiss Villas

LA229EZ

Belle Vue Lane

LA229JE

Weir Cottages

LA229NQ

Ashley Green

LA229PB

New Houses

LA229QE

Easedale Road

LA229SA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231ET

Wynlass Park

LA231LG

Kirk Lane

LA231PX

College Road

LA232HP

Annisgarth Close

LA232HZ

The Court

LA239AY

Crescent Road

LA220HF

Skelghyll Lane

LA220HG

Skelghyll Lane

LA229EG

Peggy Hill

LA229EL

Kirkstone Road

LA229EP

Lower Edinboro

LA229ET

Kirkstone Road

LA229JP

Lingmoor View

LA229JT

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LF

Sunny Bank

LA229PL

Rydal Road

LA229QP

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232HJ

Oldfield Court

LA232LQ

Bowfell Crescent

LA220AB

Cheapside

LA220AD

Lake Road

LA220BW

Gale Howe Park

LA220HB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229AD

Millans Park

LA229BE

High Greenbank

LA229DY

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229PG

Side Gates

LA232NB

Windermere Park

LA232NJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA233NB

Cleabarrow

LA220DD

Lake Road

LA229LH

Riverside Cottages

LA229PU

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231AX

Ambleside Road

LA231ES

Ambleside Road

LA231HG

Keldwyth Park

LA231HN

Brook Street

LA231HU

Low Ibbotsholme

LA231JE

Elleray Gardens

LA231LZ

Hundreds Road

LA232EQ

Lake Road

LA232NG

Lickbarrow Road

LA220EE

Rothay Road

LA229BT

Market Cross

LA229EA

Kirkstone Road

LA229LA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231LB

Bridge Lane

LA231LF

Ambleside Road

LA231LS

Wansfell Holme

LA232DB

Lake Road

LA232EJ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232HD

Annisgarth Drive

LA232HR

Annisgarth Avenue

LA232JS

Craig Walk

LA232LH

Claife Avenue

LA220BH

Lake Road

LA229AJ

Rydal View

LA229JS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229NX

Greenbank Terrace

LA229SP

Red Lion Square

LA231AF

High Street

LA231BT

College Road

LA231DN

Longlands Road

LA232HT

Craig Walk

LA232JQ

South Craig

LA220DY

Loughrigg Park

LA229HH

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JR

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229RA

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229RL

Ben Place

LA232AJ

Ellerthwaite Road

LA232BT

Woodland Grove

LA232DQ

Thornbarrow Road

LA220QY

Stockghyll Lane

LA229HN

Lane Ends

LA229SZ

College Street

LA231BX

College Road

LA231PL

Low Gate

LA220AW

High Busk

LA229AG

Millans Park

Data Sources

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