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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

LA229RR

Easedale Road

LA220DT

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231LP

Ambleside Road

LA231JA

Old Hall Road

LA232HD

Annisgarth Drive

LA229QP

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LR

Rydal Road

LA231NF

Ambleside Road

LA232DJ

Park Road

LA229PD

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229LH

Riverside Cottages

LA229HQ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229JB

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229HG

Neaum Crag

LA232AZ

Oldfield Road

LA229LN

Rydal Road

LA220AY

Blue Hill Road

LA229AQ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231PW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA231NJ

Keldwyth Drive

LA232AE

Woodland Road

LA229DU

Bridge Street

LA229DQ

The Slack

LA229QR

Round Hill Cottages

LA231BH

Oak Street

LA229PZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229BJ

Nook Lane

LA232EA

Thornthwaite Flats

LA231LR

Skelghyll Lane

LA231AQ

Church Street

LA232LW

Ghyll Road

LA220BW

Gale Howe Park

LA229SS

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232AT

Birkfield Road

LA231DU

Ellerthwaite Square

LA229PL

Rydal Road

LA231LY

Holbeck Lane

LA231EU

Ambleside Road

LA229RG

Pye Lane

LA229TF

Greenhead Fold

LA229AE

Swiss Villas

LA229AW

Rydal Road

LA229PB

New Houses

LA231BU

College Road

LA229EF

Fair View Terrace

LA231AG

Elleray Road

LA220HF

Skelghyll Lane

LA231LA

Bridge Lane

LA220AR

Lower Stonecroft

LA233ND

Cleabarrow

LA232JU

Craig Court

LA220AG

Blue Hill

LA229LG

Stockghyll Lane

LA220EH

Rothay Road

LA232AU

Springfield Road

LA229LQ

Kirkstone Pass

LA232FJ

Beresford Road

LA229SH

Stock Lane

LA229DL

Cambridge Villas

LA232DX

Thorn Hill

LA229PW

Windermere and Ambleside

LA229AJ

Rydal View

LA220BU

Church Street

LA229JZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232HJ

Oldfield Court

LA232LE

Orrest Drive Flats

LA229PY

Town End

LA229SU

Broadgate

LA229HN

Lane Ends

LA229BF

Rydal Road

LA229PP

Rydal Road

LA220HE

Stagshaw Lane

LA220DZ

Loughrigg Meadow

LA232EE

New Road

LA232AD

Woodland Close

LA231EW

Applerigg

LA229LW

Cote How Cottages

LA231DS

Birch Street

LA220DY

Loughrigg Park

LA229QS

Parrock Mews

LA231DQ

West Crescent

LA231DF

Birthwaite Road

LA232LL

Claife Close

LA231HT

Bridge Lane

LA229SN

Stock Lane

LA229ER

Broadmire Head

LA232LB

Upper Oak Street

LA229AZ

Stoney Lane

LA220AB

Cheapside

LA229RQ

Pye Lane

LA229QZ

Windermere and Ambleside

LA232JZ

Lady Holme Walk

LA229QT

The Croft

LA220AE

Old Lake Road

LA231AS

Oakland Drive

LA232FD

Lake Road

LA231AY

St Marys Park

LA231AE

Cross Street

LA220DF

Lake Road

LA231EQ

Salisbury Place

Data Sources

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