Postcode LA23 3AX is located in a rural town, within the Bowness and Lyth ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Windermere South & Staveley area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Windermere South & Staveley is £45,195 per year. The nearest station is Windermere located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Windermere South & Staveley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,603 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Windermere South & Staveley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Windermere South & Staveley is £45,195 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from LA23 3AX.
Windermere South & Staveley near LA23 3AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Windermere located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £396,000 in Bowness and Lyth area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,250 up to £1,912,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £661,250 |
| Flats | 10 | £257,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £335,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bowness and Lyth
In the LA23 3AX postcode area, located within Windermere South & Staveley, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA23 3AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 4-5 The Royal Royal Square, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3DB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Fallbarrow Shop | Rayrigg Road, Westmorland and Furness, LA23 3DL | Walking directions to Fallbarrow Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3DN | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA23 3AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Bavin
Bowness and Lyth - Elected 5 May 2022
Tim Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.