LA23 postcode: what it's like to live there
The LA23 district covers Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside, Backbarrow. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£345k
England £300k
Recorded crime
80
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.8 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£33,150
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
77%
of homes
Council tax
£2,733
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
28 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in LA23
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£668k
Semi-detached
£330k
Terraced
£342k
Flat
£190k
Primary schools in LA23
- Goodly Dale Primary School · LA23 2JX · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 36% in England
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere · LA23 2DD · Requires improvement (2023)
- St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School · LA23 2DD · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 23% in England
Secondary schools in LA23
- The Lakes School · LA23 1HW · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 44% in England
Fee-paying schools in LA23
- Windermere School · LA23 1NW · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in LA23
- Rascals · LA23 2JX
- Windermere Outdoor Adventure Club · LA23 1BP
GP surgeries in LA23
- Windermere Health Centre · LA23 2EG
- St. Mary'S Surgery · LA23 1BA
Neighbourhoods in LA23
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of LA23 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere South & Staveley | 60% | £345k | Average | 14 min |
| Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales | 35% | £402k | Average | 51 min |
| Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell | 5% | £380k | Very low | 32 min |
Questions
Where is the LA23 postcode?
LA23 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside, Backbarrow, with 491 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in LA23?
The typical home price across LA23's neighbourhoods is £345k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in LA23?
3 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a LA23 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.