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LA22

AMBLESIDE

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA22 is the postcode district for AMBLESIDE, located in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £560,593
1yr change ▼ 14.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£560,593

▼ 14.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

95% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

136 Mbps

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.

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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

£507K £529K £551K £573K £595K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

38

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.

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136.0 Mbps

Avg Download

24.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

26%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LA22 AMBLESIDE

What is the average house price in LA22 AMBLESIDE?
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 AMBLESIDE 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 is the population of LA22 AMBLESIDE?
The population of LA22 (AMBLESIDE) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 38 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LA22 AMBLESIDE?
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.

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