Holly Road is in Windermere and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA23 2AG 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 Holly Road, Windermere, LA23 2AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA23 2AB, LA23 2AF, LA23 2AA, LA23 1EP, LA23 2AH, LA23 1EN, LA23 2AE, LA23 2AW, LA23 2AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA23 2AG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents 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% | 47.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50% | 52.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 LA23 2AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 34.6% | 44.2% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 36.5% | -14.1% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 53% | 57.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 26.9% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.4% | 14.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.2% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 21.5% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 28.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 12.5% | 1.9% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 94.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 82.1% | 77.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 17.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 77.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 8.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Road was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% higher than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 86th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Holly Road, Windermere, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £3,025,000 | 2022-04-29 | £3,086,173 |
| Ashleigh Holly Road, Windermere, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2021-04-29 | £823,568 |
| Ashleigh Holly Road, Windermere, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £662,500 | 2018-10-29 | £769,232 |
LA23 2AG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 2AG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 71 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes School Troutbeck Bridge , LA23 1HW | 2out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's | 7 Oak Street | 127 yd | |
| Jubilee Masonic Club | 24 Ellerthwaite Road | 154 yd | |
| Hooked | Tudor House, Ellerthwaite Square | 166 yd | |
| Rayrigg Villa | Ellerthwaite Square | 166 yd | |
| Tapios | 43 Crescent Road | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Social Club | New Road | 308 yd | |
| Queens | Queens, Victoria Street | 391 yd | |
| The Crafty Baa | 21 Victoria Street | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo's Bubble Tea | 18 Crescent Road | 229 yd | |
| Popeyes | 15 Crescent Road | 296 yd | |
| Little Chippy | 6 Beech Street | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 Oak Street | 127 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Main Road | 269 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd. | Station Precinct | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Park DROOMER DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 313 yd |
| Phoenix Field Phoenix Way | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| St Martin & St Mary Church Of England Primary School PRINCES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 446 yd |
| Goodly Dale School LAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.