Birthwaite Road, Windermere, LA23 1BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA23 1BS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	61.9%	60.8%	-1.1%	51.0%	9.8%
Male	38.1%	39.2%	1.1%	49.0%	-9.8%

Partnership Status

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	11.7%	13.6%	1.9%	37.9%	-24.3%
Married: Opposite sex	42.3%	43.5%	1.2%	44.2%	-0.7%
Separated	2%	2.3%	0.3%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	6.1%	13%	6.9%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	37.8%	27.7%	-10.1%	6.1%	21.6%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	26.7%	28.7%	2.0%	48.4%	-19.7%
Good health	31.7%	30.9%	-0.8%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	27.2%	28.7%	1.5%	12.7%	16.0%
Bad health	10.4%	7.3%	-3.1%	4.0%	3.3%
Very bad health	4%	4.5%	0.5%	1.2%	3.3%

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 LA23 1BS this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.8%	28.4%	-13.4%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.1%	7.4%	1.3%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.2%	15.3%	7.1%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	6.8%	3.7%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.1%	10.2%	5.1%	16.9%	-6.7%
Degree or Similar	31.1%	30.1%	-1.0%	33.8%	-3.7%
Other	4.6%	1.7%	-2.9%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.5%	98.3%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	98%	96%	-2.0%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.0%
Oceania	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	96%	-2.0%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
No passport held	26.3%	13.5%	12.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	13.7%	37.2%	-23.5%
Christian	82.3%	46.2%	36.1%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Birthwaite Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birthwaite Road was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birthwaite Road has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 371st highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

🔎 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 LA23 1BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (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 Birthwaite Road are based on 22 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 Birthwaite Road, Windermere, LA23 1BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA23 1BS

Average Price
£598,429

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£706,813

Flats/Maisonettes
£582,946

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birthwaite Road

Average Price
£865,637

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,086,162

Flats/Maisonettes
£547,102

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birthwaite Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Birthwaite Cottage Birthwaite Road, Windermere, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2021-03-05	£685,055
2 Birthwaite Edge Birthwaite Road, Windermere, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£375,000	2015-12-04	£465,406
3 Birthwaite Edge Birthwaite Road, Windermere, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£450,000	2012-06-08	£572,573
4 Birthwaite Edge Birthwaite Road, Windermere, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£300,000	2009-12-11	£356,537
6 Birthwaite Edge Birthwaite Road, Windermere, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£550,000	2009-11-30	£659,086

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA23 1BS

Employment

LA23 1BS 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 LA23 1BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 79% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	138
Full-Time Employee	11
Part-Time Employee	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Self-Employed	6
Other	3
Student (economically inactive)	1
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Education	3
Human health and social work activities	2
Manufacturing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Other	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD	- not rated	1,030 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Princes Road , LA23 2DD	3out of 4	1,087 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX	3out of 4	1,161 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lakes School Troutbeck Bridge , LA23 1HW	2out of 4	1,553 yd	Community school	No	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	3,885 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
Cedar Manor Hotel	Cedar Manor Hotel, Ambleside Road	279 yd
Jerichos Restaurant	Jerichos, College Road	515 yd
Brown Sugar	Main Road	559 yd
Toast	10 Main Road	559 yd
Bandito Burrito	30 Main Road	567 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens	Queens, Victoria Street	597 yd
The Crafty Baa	21 Victoria Street	604 yd
Windermere Social Club	New Road	678 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Little Chippy	6 Beech Street	634 yd
Popeyes	15 Crescent Road	642 yd
Mo's Bubble Tea	18 Crescent Road	649 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Main Road	586 yd
E H Booth & Co Ltd.	Station Precinct	741 yd
Co-op	2 Oak Street	769 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Phoenix Field Phoenix Way	grass pitches	503 yd
Rayrigg Meadow Pitch LEIGH GROVES BUILDING LEIGH GROVES BUILDING RAYRIGG ROAD	grass pitches	537 yd
St Martin & St Mary Church Of England Primary School PRINCES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,011 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	38.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	48.86 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	48.86 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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