LA22 — AMBLESIDE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LA22

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA22 is £560,593, which is 120% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA22 cost 95.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA22 have fallen 14.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£804,034	78
Semi-detached	£562,139	34
Terraced	£408,286	66
Flat	£355,135	44
All types	£560,593	271

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LA22

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA22 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LA22

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA22 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Grasmere CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Langdale CofE School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ambleside CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LA22 are 136.0 Mbps, with 90% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 52% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

136.0 Mbps

Avg Download

24.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

26%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA22 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,304/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LA22 — AMBLESIDE

Area Summary

LA22 (AMBLESIDE) offers above-average property prices (£560,593, 95% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (136 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LA21

CONISTON

£471K

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WINDERMERE

£545K

▼ 23.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LA22?

The average house price in LA22 (AMBLESIDE) is £560,593, based on 271 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 95% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.8% over the past year.

Is LA22 a safe area to live?

Crime in LA22 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LA22?

There are 4 schools in or near LA22. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in LA22?

Council tax in LA22 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,304 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LA22?

The average broadband download speed in LA22 is 136 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises, ultrafast to 26%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LA22 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in LA22 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.