Stockghyll Lane is in Ambleside and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA22 9LG is located in the Windermere and Ambleside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stockghyll Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA22 9LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 30.8% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 46.3% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 45.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 6.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 47.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 98% | 97.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 89.5% | 8.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 7.9% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 89.1% | 8.4% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stockghyll Lane was 116.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% higher than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stockghyll Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 87th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Grove House Stockghyll Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2020-09-04 | £1,251,322 |
| Mountain View Stockghyll Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2019-05-31 | £746,836 |
LA22 9LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LA22 9LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in LA22 9LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 97 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , LA22 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere School Browhead , Patterdale Road LA23 1NW | - not rated | 3,902 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Barn | Grove Farm, Stockghyll Lane | 294 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 55.6% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.