Old College Lane, Windermere, LA23 1BY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA23 1BY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% 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	58%	58.1%	0.1%	51.0%	7.1%
Male	42%	41.9%	-0.1%	49.0%	-7.1%

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	26.8%	33%	6.2%	37.9%	-4.9%
Married: Opposite sex	35.1%	28.7%	-6.4%	44.2%	-15.5%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	0.5%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	11.3%	13.8%	2.5%	9.1%	4.7%
Widowed	23.7%	23.9%	0.2%	6.1%	17.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.2%	46.5%	7.3%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	36.8%	33.7%	-3.1%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	17%	15.3%	-1.7%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	5.2%	3.5%	-1.7%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.6%	17.6%	-1.0%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	6.9%	-5.0%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.8%	12.2%	2.4%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	10.1%	6.0%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	14.4%	5.1%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	38.7%	35.1%	-3.6%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	7.7%	3.7%	-4.0%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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)
Chinese	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.7%	0.8%
Other Asian	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.0%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	96.7%	92.2%	-4.5%	81.4%	10.8%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.4% 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	84.9%	81.4%	-3.5%	83.2%	-1.8%
European Union	8%	12.3%	4.3%	6.1%	6.2%
Rest of Europe	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.9%	2%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	2%	-0.8%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	2%	1.5%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.4%	81.8%	-2.6%	83.2%	-1.4%
10+ Years	1.9%	5.4%	3.5%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	7.1%	2%	-5.1%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	2.8%	7.9%	5.1%	2.2%	5.7%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	3%	-0.8%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.8%	76.7%	-8.9%
Spain	2%	0.4%	1.6%
Poland	4.4%	1.3%	3.1%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other EU countries	5.4%	1.5%	3.9%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	2%	0.3%	1.7%
North America and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.5%	37.2%	-5.7%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is Old College Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old College Lane was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Old College Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 169th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

🔎 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 1BY, 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 Old College Lane are based on 16 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 Old College Lane, Windermere, LA23 1BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA23 1BY

Average Price
£628,427

Semi-Detached
£554,937

Terraced
£787,212

Detached
£846,753

Flats/Maisonettes
£452,884

Other
£1,147,668

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old College Lane

Average Price
£627,374

Semi-Detached
£679,870

Terraced
£760,243

Detached
£820,686

Flats/Maisonettes
£466,852

Other
£1,113,458

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old College LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 Lipwood Old College Lane, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£545,000	2025-02-14	£539,652
Flat 6 Lipwood Old College Lane, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£440,000	2024-05-03	£432,288
Merlewood Cottage Old College Lane, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2023-04-17	£395,094
Flat 3 Lipwood Old College Lane, Windermere, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£555,438	2022-12-21	£553,791
Flat 5 Lipwood Old College Lane, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-07-02	£273,841

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA23 1BY

Employment

LA23 1BY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.

LA23 1BY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LA23 1BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	20
Other	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	4
Construction	3
Human health and social work activities	3
Manufacturing	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Princes Road , LA23 2DD	3out of 4	644 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD	- not rated	652 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX	3out of 4	939 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	1,958 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	4,360 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
Jerichos Restaurant	Jerichos, College Road	61 yd
Hooked	Tudor House, Ellerthwaite Square	104 yd
Rayrigg Villa	Ellerthwaite Square	104 yd
Francine's Restaurant	27A Main Road	129 yd
Homeground Coffee and Kitchen	Main Road	129 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens	Queens, Victoria Street	258 yd
The Crafty Baa	21 Victoria Street	297 yd
Windermere Social Club	New Road	304 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mo's Bubble Tea	18 Crescent Road	169 yd
Popeyes	15 Crescent Road	213 yd
Little Chippy	6 Beech Street	241 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Main Road	129 yd
Co-op	2 Oak Street	252 yd
E H Booth & Co Ltd.	Station Precinct	406 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Phoenix Field Phoenix Way	grass pitches	88 yd
Queens Park DROOMER DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	580 yd
St Martin & St Mary Church Of England Primary School PRINCES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	600 yd
Rayrigg Meadow Pitch LEIGH GROVES BUILDING LEIGH GROVES BUILDING RAYRIGG ROAD	grass pitches	920 yd
Goodly Dale School LAKE ROAD	grass pitches	955 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	67.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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