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LA22 9RA

Windermere and Ambleside

Westmorland and Furness

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Overview

Postcode LA22 9RA is located in a remote rural village, within the Windermere and Ambleside ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales is £39,410 per year. The nearest station is Windermere, about 7.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.4%

Approximately 36.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales is £39,410 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA22 9RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales near LA22 9RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Windermere located about 7.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
284.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.06(-9%)
Other theft
7.74(+17%)
Public order
6.97(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-48%)
Drugs
3.1(-21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
88.81%
Other White
20
7.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.08%
Pakistani
2
0.72%
Caribbean
2
0.72%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
36.36%
No qualifications
37
16.02%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
37.98%
Other social rented
35
27.13%
Owns with a mortgage
15
11.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.63%
Social rents from council
12
9.3%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Windermere and Ambleside

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£395
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£263K – £553K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £395 per square foot) in Windermere and Ambleside area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £3,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Windermere and Ambleside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£677,500£493
Semi-Detached14£382,500£388
Terraced31£355,000£383
Flats24£248,500£366

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Windermere and Ambleside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Windermere and Ambleside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£480,000£177,500£283,750£247,500
2017£585,000£217,500£298,500£260,000
2018£542,500£195,000£361,500£280,000
2019£522,500£207,500£245,000£280,000
2020£515,000£202,500£325,000£331,000
2021£650,000£230,000£327,300£321,000
2022£675,000£261,000£417,500£390,000
2023£700,000£250,000£385,000£320,000
2024£743,590£250,000£459,500£370,000
2025£700,000£230,000£360,000£352,500
2026£600,000£209,000£230,000£332,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Windermere and Ambleside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Windermere and Ambleside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382£295£288£250
2017£355£339£270£253
2018£356£270£306£266
2019£399£302£264£303
2020£380£293£344£346
2021£448£319£314£338
2022£536£327£414£353
2023£527£346£404£337
2024£483£377£389£370
2025£498£327£385£388
2026£493£362£301£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Windermere and Ambleside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Windermere and Ambleside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA22 9RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA22 9RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025Heritage The Swan, Keswick Road, Ambleside, LA22 9RFOtherFreehold£13,500,000
21 Aug 2025Rowlands, Ambleside, LA22 9RHDetachedFreehold£610,000
21 Aug 2025Stonecroft, Ambleside, LA22 9RHDetachedFreehold£1,450,000
24 Apr 202617, Benfield, Ambleside, LA22 9RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
17 Apr 20262, Round Hill Cottages, Ambleside, LA22 9QRTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the LA22 9RA postcode area, located within Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA22 9RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryGrasmere CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA22 9RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA22 9RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-opBroadgate, Grasmere, LA22 9TAWalking directions to Co-op

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).

Band A£1,593
Band B£1,858
Band C£2,124
Band D£2,389
Band E£2,920
Band F£3,451
Band G£3,982
Band H£4,778

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA22 9RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Guy Jarvis

Windermere and Ambleside - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Dyan Jones

Windermere and Ambleside - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

William Clark

Windermere and Ambleside - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tim Farron

Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWestmorland and FurnessE06000064
Parliamentary ConstituencyWestmorland and LonsdaleE14001580
ParishLakesE04002622
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Windermere North, Ambleside & LangdalesE02004015
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Lakeland 001CE01019376
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced2006-10-01

Frequently asked questions about LA22 9RA

Is LA22 9RA (Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales) safe?

The area around LA22 9RA records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA22 9RA?

The median sale price around LA22 9RA in Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales is £355,000 (about £395 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA22 9RA?

There is 1 school close to LA22 9RA, including Grasmere CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LA22 9RA?

LA22 9RA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,330 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA22 9RA (Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale covering LA22 9RA is Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Guy Jarvis (Liberal Democrats), Dyan Jones (Liberal Democrats) and William Clark (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.