Oldfield Road is in Windermere and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA23 2BY 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 Oldfield Road, Windermere, LA23 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA23 2DA, LA23 2BX, LA23 2PR, LA23 2AY, LA23 2BT, LA23 2BS, LA23 2BU, LA23 2AZ, LA23 2ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA23 2BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 34.4% | 31.1% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 50.2% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 11% | 8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 51.5% | 47.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.1% | 17.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 6.3% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 33.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 99.7% | 3.7% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 92.3% | 89.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldfield Road was 108.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oldfield Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 93rd highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotel Oldfield Road, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Other, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2024-09-25 | £2,755,462 |
| Rose House Oldfield Road, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Other, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2023-11-17 | £561,387 |
| Windermere Centre Oldfield Road, Windermere, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £892,000 | 2018-07-27 | £1,033,327 |
| Follys End Oldfield Road, Windermere, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-06-15 | £317,988 |
| Rose House Oldfield Road, Windermere, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2018-02-23 | £492,826 |
LA23 2BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD | - not rated | 186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX | 3out of 4 | 565 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 | 2,426 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 | 4,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brookside | Brookside Inn, Lake Road | 45 yd | |
| Woodlands Hotel | Woodlands Hotel, New Road | 179 yd | |
| Jubilee Masonic Club | 24 Ellerthwaite Road | 182 yd | |
| Aramark @ ACC Windermere | 36 Park Road | 301 yd | |
| Hillthwaite House Hotel | Hillthwaite House Hotel, Thornbarrow Road | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Social Club | New Road | 236 yd | |
| Queens | Queens, Victoria Street | 696 yd | |
| The Crafty Baa | 21 Victoria Street | 737 yd | |
| The Lake View Garden Bar | St Andrews, Lake Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo's Bubble Tea | 18 Crescent Road | 539 yd | |
| Popeyes | 15 Crescent Road | 610 yd | |
| Little Chippy | 6 Beech Street | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 Oak Street | 462 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Main Road | 557 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd. | Station Precinct | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin & St Mary Church Of England Primary School PRINCES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 118 yd |
| Queens Park DROOMER DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Phoenix Field Phoenix Way | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Goodly Dale School LAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Windermere Rugby Union Football Club LONGLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 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.