Lane Head is in Windermere and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA23 2DW 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 Lane Head, Windermere, LA23 2DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA23 2DU, LA23 2DN, LA23 2DL, LA23 2DP, LA23 2DR, LA23 2DT, LA23 2BQ, LA23 2EA, LA23 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA23 2DW has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 51.4% | 48% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 52% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LA23 2DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 23% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 57.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 48.2% | 53.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 29.3% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.9% | 11% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 39% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 92.8% | 93.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 93.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lane Head was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lane Head has the 21st lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 196th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lane Head, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-12-16 | £498,017 |
| 5 Lane Head, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-12-12 | £422,259 |
| 5 Lane Head, Windermere, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-09-12 | £418,550 |
| 8 Lane Head, Windermere, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2014-03-17 | £517,302 |
| 8 Lane Head, Windermere, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2010-09-30 | £407,451 |
LA23 2DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD | - not rated | 665 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,020 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 | 2,851 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 | 5,283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ ACC Windermere | 36 Park Road | 406 yd | |
| Jubilee Masonic Club | 24 Ellerthwaite Road | 640 yd | |
| Hillthwaite House Hotel | Hillthwaite House Hotel, Thornbarrow Road | 655 yd | |
| The Brookside | Brookside Inn, Lake Road | 657 yd | |
| Charlie's | 7 Oak Street | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Social Club | New Road | 829 yd | |
| Queens | Queens, Victoria Street | 1,016 yd | |
| The Crafty Baa | 21 Victoria Street | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo's Bubble Tea | 18 Crescent Road | 872 yd | |
| Popeyes | 15 Crescent Road | 922 yd | |
| Little Chippy | 6 Beech Street | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 Oak Street | 737 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Main Road | 927 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd. | Station Precinct | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Park DROOMER DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 366 yd |
| St Martin & St Mary Church Of England Primary School PRINCES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Phoenix Field Phoenix Way | grass pitches | 988 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.