Queens Drive is in Windermere and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA23 2DE 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 Queens Drive, Windermere, LA23 2DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA23 2DD, LA23 2EF, LA23 2EN, LA23 2DB, LA23 2EQ, LA23 2EL, LA23 2EW, LA23 2EE, LA23 2BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA23 2DE 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 Queens Drive 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.
Queens Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convent La Sagesse Queens Drive, Windermere, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-10-14 | £424,970 |
LA23 2DE 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 Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD | - not rated | 79 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Princes Road , LA23 2DD | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX | 3out of 4 | 335 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 | 2,550 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 | 4,877 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Hotel | Woodlands Hotel, New Road | 217 yd | |
| Hillthwaite House Hotel | Hillthwaite House Hotel, Thornbarrow Road | 229 yd | |
| The Brookside | Brookside Inn, Lake Road | 253 yd | |
| Jubilee Masonic Club | 24 Ellerthwaite Road | 408 yd | |
| Aramark @ ACC Windermere | 36 Park Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Social Club | New Road | 365 yd | |
| The Lake View Garden Bar | St Andrews, Lake Road | 825 yd | |
| Windermere Rugby Club | Windermere Rugby Club, Longlands Road | 868 yd | |
| Queens | Queens, Victoria Street | 900 yd | |
| The Crafty Baa | 21 Victoria Street | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo's Bubble Tea | 18 Crescent Road | 750 yd | |
| Popeyes | 15 Crescent Road | 820 yd | |
| Little Chippy | 6 Beech Street | 861 yd | |
| Picnic Cabin Ltd | Picnic Cabin, Royalty Buildings, Lake Road | 943 yd | |
| Taylors of Bowness | 50 Quarry Rigg | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 Oak Street | 687 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Main Road | 757 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd. | Station Precinct | 1,011 yd | |
| The Co-Op | Lake Road | 1,081 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 | 155 yd |
| Goodly Dale School LAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Queens Park DROOMER DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Phoenix Field Phoenix Way | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Windermere Rugby Union Football Club LONGLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Rayrigg Meadow Pitch LEIGH GROVES BUILDING LEIGH GROVES BUILDING RAYRIGG ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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.