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LA23

WINDERMERE

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA23 encompasses WINDERMERE and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £544,941
1yr change ▼ 23.2%
Crime 77% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£544,941

▼ 23.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

90% above national avg

Crime Rate

18.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

77% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

86 Mbps

Property Prices in LA23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA23 is £544,941, which is 114% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA23 cost 89.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA23 have fallen 23.2% 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 £926,547 97
Semi-detached £429,950 66
Terraced £363,038 104
Flat £286,626 123
All types £544,941 446

5-Year Price History

£475K £511K £547K £583K £619K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LA23

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

With 18.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA23 has a crime rate well 77% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LA23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA23 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Goodly Dale Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Lakes School Secondary Good mi
Windermere School Other Not inspected mi
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere 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 LA23 are 86.0 Mbps, with 83% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 39% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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86.0 Mbps

Avg Download

15.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

10%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA23 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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LA23 — WINDERMERE

Area Summary

LA23 (WINDERMERE) offers above-average property prices (£544,941, 90% above national average), low crime (77% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (86 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LA23 WINDERMERE

What is the average house price in LA23 WINDERMERE?
The average house price in LA23 (WINDERMERE) is £544,941, based on 446 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 90% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 23.2% over the past year.
Is LA23 WINDERMERE a safe area to live?
Crime in LA23 is significantly below the national average (18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LA23 WINDERMERE?
The population of LA23 (WINDERMERE) 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 LA23?
The average broadband download speed in LA23 is 86 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 10%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LA23 WINDERMERE?
There are 5 schools in or near LA23. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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