LA22 9RB is in Grasmere, Ambleside and Westmorland And Furness district. LA22 9RB 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 Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9RB 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. However, the area surrounding LA22 9RB is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 47.3% | 45.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 54.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 40.5% | 37.9% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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 | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 22% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 46.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 88.9% | 87.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 87.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LA22 9RB was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
LA22 9RB has the 23rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 179th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heronsyde, Ambleside, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2021-09-30 | £863,214 |
| Heron Beck, Ambleside, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2018-01-26 | £775,858 |
| North Lodge, Ambleside, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £472,250 | 2009-08-21 | £720,181 |
| Heron Beck, Ambleside, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2007-10-01 | £834,758 |
| Under Heron, Ambleside, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2005-02-24 | £710,506 |
LA22 9RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 85 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere CofE Primary School Stock Lane , Grasmere LA22 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdale CofE School Chapel Stile , Great Langdale LA22 9JE | 3out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , LA22 9DH | 3out of 4 | 5,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Side Hotel | Keswick Road | 170 yd | |
| Rothay Garden Hotel | Rothay Garden Hotel, Broadgate | 460 yd | |
| The Swan Grasmere | Keswick Road | 480 yd | |
| Victorian House Hotel | Victorian House Hotel, Broadgate | 512 yd | |
| Lewis's Bistro | Broadgate | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia's | Broadgate House | 835 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.