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LA23 1HS

Skelghyll Lane

Windermere and Ambleside

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Detailed insights for LA23 1HS

Overview

Postcode LA23 1HS is located in a rural hamlet, 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,344 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 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.8%

Approximately 26.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from LA23 1HS.

Flood risk

Low

Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales near LA23 1HS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Windermere located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
16.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.94(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.2(+2%)
Other theft
8.66(+31%)
Shoplifting
7.04(+22%)
Public order
5.41(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
88.46%
Chinese
10
3.85%
Other White
7
2.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.54%
Indian
3
1.15%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
46.51%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.09%
No qualifications
22
10.23%
Apprenticeship
14
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
24
33.8%
Other social rented
15
21.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
21.13%
Other forms of private rent
8
11.27%
Owns with a mortgage
5
7.04%
Total households: 71

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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA23 1HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA23 1HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 202517, Broadfield, Windermere, LA23 1HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
13 Feb 2026Allan Bank, Windermere, LA23 1HLTerracedFreehold£417,999
14 Nov 20253, School Cottages, Sun Hill Lane, Windermere, LA23 1HJTerracedFreehold£401,740

Schools

In the LA23 1HS postcode area, located within Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales, there are 0 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA23 1HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Lakes SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWindermere SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA23 1HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA23 1HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparWestmorland and Furness, LA23 1HSWalking directions to Spar

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 LA23 1HS, 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
ParishWindermere and BownessE04002661
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Windermere North, Ambleside & LangdalesE02004015
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Lakeland 001DE01019395
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA23 1HS

Is LA23 1HS (Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales) safe?

The area around LA23 1HS records about 63 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 LA23 1HS?

The median sale price around LA23 1HS 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 LA23 1HS?

There are 2 schools close to LA23 1HS, including The Lakes School (Good) and Windermere School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LA23 1HS?

LA23 1HS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,344 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA23 1HS (Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale covering LA23 1HS 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).

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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.