Goodly Dale is in Windermere and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA23 2EG 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 Goodly Dale, Windermere, LA23 2EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA23 2JE, LA23 2JA, LA23 2JD, LA23 2ER, LA23 2EQ, LA23 2EW, LA23 2EL, LA23 2JQ, LA23 1DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA23 2EG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 32.8% | 39.8% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 39.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 12.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.5% | 41.8% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 42.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 9.4% | -11.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.2% | 17.4% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 13.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 10% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 28.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97% | 92.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 74% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 74% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 19.7% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 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 | 89.5% | 74% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 8.3% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goodly Dale was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goodly Dale has the 34th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 266th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Health Centre Goodly Dale, Windermere, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2019-12-04 | £1,262,685 |
| Windermere Health Centre Goodly Dale, Windermere, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2015-09-04 | £1,053,624 |
LA23 2EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2EG 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 59 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX | 3out of 4 | 134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD | - not rated | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Princes Road , LA23 2DD | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,600 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 | 4,831 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford's Restaurant and Pub | Beresford's, Beresford Road | 336 yd | |
| White Lodge | White Lodge Hotel, Lake Road | 442 yd | |
| Windermere Jetty Museum | Rayrigg Road | 452 yd | |
| Woodlands Hotel | Woodlands Hotel, New Road | 466 yd | |
| Hillthwaite House Hotel | Hillthwaite House Hotel, Thornbarrow Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lake View Garden Bar | St Andrews, Lake Road | 515 yd | |
| Windermere Rugby Club | Windermere Rugby Club, Longlands Road | 527 yd | |
| Windermere Social Club | New Road | 601 yd | |
| Ye Olde John Peel | John Peel Inn, Rayrigg Road | 791 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, Helm Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Cabin Ltd | Picnic Cabin, Royalty Buildings, Lake Road | 639 yd | |
| Taylors of Bowness | 50 Quarry Rigg | 666 yd | |
| Rileys Gelato | 7 Lake Road | 769 yd | |
| Seafarers Bowness | Rayrigg Road | 791 yd | |
| Vinegar Jones | Vinegar Jones, Royal Square | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | Lake Road | 769 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 4-5 The Royal | 939 yd | |
| Co-op | 2 Oak Street | 993 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Main Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodly Dale School LAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 69 yd |
| Windermere Rugby Union Football Club LONGLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| St Martin & St Mary Church Of England Primary School PRINCES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Rayrigg Meadow Pitch LEIGH GROVES BUILDING LEIGH GROVES BUILDING RAYRIGG ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Phoenix Field Phoenix Way | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Queens Park DROOMER DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 978 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Old England Hotel & Spa) CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 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.