Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA22 9EX is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	46.9%	-3.8%	51.0%	-4.1%
Male	49.3%	53.1%	3.8%	49.0%	4.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around LA22 9EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.4%	63.3%	32.9%	37.9%	25.4%
Married: Opposite sex	46.1%	24.5%	-21.6%	44.2%	-19.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.2%	0.9%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	14.8%	5.5%	-9.3%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	6.5%	5%	-1.5%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.9%	47.1%	3.2%	48.4%	-1.3%
Good health	37.8%	40.7%	2.9%	33.6%	7.1%
Fair health	14.7%	10.6%	-4.1%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around LA22 9EX this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.1%	7.9%	-11.2%	18.2%	-10.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	10%	-4.3%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	10.3%	-5.4%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	2.6%	-3.1%	5.3%	-2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	43.1%	33.1%	16.9%	26.2%
Degree or Similar	31.7%	24.6%	-7.1%	33.8%	-9.2%
Other	3.5%	1.5%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Pakistani	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%
White	97.5%	93.3%	-4.2%	81.4%	11.9%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.7%	93.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.4%	4%	2.6%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	93.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.1%	37.2%	9.9%
Christian	36.8%	46.2%	-9.4%
Buddhist	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Not answered	11.9%	6.0%	5.9%

Safety

Is Sweden Bridge Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sweden Bridge Lane was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sweden Bridge Lane has the 52nd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 378th highest crime rate of 770 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LA22 9EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sweden Bridge Lane are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Westmorland And Furness.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA22 9EX

Average Price
£856,429

Semi-Detached
£1,040,760

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,028,244

Flats/Maisonettes
£482,038

Other
£469,748

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sweden Bridge Lane

Average Price
£726,564

Semi-Detached
£890,178

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£898,786

Flats/Maisonettes
£358,913

Other
£430,000

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sweden Bridge LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Littlerigg Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, Westmorland And Furness Other, an established residential building	£141,000	2025-07-29	£143,104
Finchfield Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2023-11-02	£693,805
Kirkstone Brow Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria Other, an established residential building	£430,000	2021-05-21	£430,000
Sweden Close Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£1,200,000	2021-02-12	£1,333,627
Littlerigg Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£1,700,000	2020-11-06	£1,878,947

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA22 9EX

Employment

LA22 9EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in LA22 9EX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Student (economically inactive)	98
Full-Time Employee	59
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	48
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	9
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Administrative and support service activities	12
Education	11
Other	8
Construction	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Manufacturing	4
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Transport and storage	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ambleside CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , LA22 9DH	2out of 4	663 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ambleside CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , LA22 9DH	- not rated	663 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ambleside CofE Junior School Vicarage Road , LA22 9DH	- not rated	663 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ambleside CofE Infant School Vicarage Road , LA22 9DH	- not rated	663 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grasmere CofE Primary School Stock Lane , Grasmere LA22 9SJ	3out of 4	4,950 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Windermere School Browhead , Patterdale Road LA23 1NW	- not rated	3,779 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Barn - Uni of Cumbria	University Of Cumbria, Rydal Road	225 yd
The Barn Cafe	University Of Cumbria, Rydal Road	225 yd
Giggling Goose Cafe	The Old Mill, North Road	377 yd
Apple Pie Cafe & Bakery	Apple Pie Cafe & Bakery, Rydal Road	399 yd
Dodds Restaurant	Dodds Restaurant, Rydal Road	399 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rigg Cottage	University Of Cumbria, Rydal Road	225 yd
Golden Rule Hotel	Smithy Brow	312 yd
The Unicorn	Unicorn Hotel, North Road	377 yd
The Flying Fleece	Mill Yard, Rydal Road	400 yd
The Tap Yard	Rydal Road	400 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tacos Del Sol	2a Cheapside	542 yd
The Walnut Fish Bar	Walnut Fish Bar, Millans Park	560 yd
White Platts Recreation Ground	Compston Road	664 yd
Lucky Dragon	Compston Road	664 yd
Picnic Box	1 Lake Road	704 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Cooperative Food	Co Op, Compston Road		521 yd
Tesco	Market Place		534 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Ambleside Campus) (Closed) Rydal Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	224 yd
Rydal Road Playing Field Rydal Road	grass pitches	523 yd
Rothay Park WRAYSHOLME WRAYSHOLME MILLANS PARK	grass pitches	680 yd
White Platts Recreation Ground Compston Road	tennis courts	809 yd
Hillard Park 2 ROTHAY HOLME COTTAGES 2 ROTHAY HOLME COTTAGES ROTHAY ROAD	grass pitches	825 yd
Ambleside Cricket Club AMBLESIDE CRICKET CLUB AMBLESIDE CRICKET CLUB RYDAL ROAD	grass pitches	1,091 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.26 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.26 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.