Ghyll Road is in Windermere and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA23 2LW 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 Ghyll Road, Windermere, LA23 2LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA23 2LY, LA23 2LN, LA23 2LL, LA23 2LX, LA23 2LZ, LA23 2LP, LA23 2DY, LA23 2DT, LA23 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA23 2LW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 56.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 43.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 | 29.8% | 35.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 46.1% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 6.8% | -8.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 8.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 44.5% | 47.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 26.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 18.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around LA23 2LW this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 28.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 9.2% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 25.6% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 98.2% | 90% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 90.4% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ghyll Road was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ghyll Road has the 51st lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 375th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ghyll Road, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2023-09-08 | £213,627 |
| 26 Ghyll Road, Windermere, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-02-10 | £298,149 |
| 17 Ghyll Road, Windermere, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-09-02 | £239,770 |
| 26 Ghyll Road, Windermere, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2019-04-05 | £246,403 |
| 26 Ghyll Road, Windermere, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-04-06 | £243,153 |
LA23 2LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 2LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD | - not rated | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,264 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 | 2,653 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 | 5,108 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 | 454 yd | |
| Charlie's | 7 Oak Street | 622 yd | |
| The Cafe at Lakeland | Alexandra Buildings, Thwaites Lane | 626 yd | |
| Jubilee Masonic Club | 24 Ellerthwaite Road | 675 yd | |
| Tapios | 43 Crescent Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | Queens, Victoria Street | 853 yd | |
| The Crafty Baa | 21 Victoria Street | 871 yd | |
| Windermere Social Club | New Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo's Bubble Tea | 18 Crescent Road | 748 yd | |
| Popeyes | 15 Crescent Road | 774 yd | |
| Little Chippy | 6 Beech Street | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 2 Oak Street | 622 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd. | Station Precinct | 796 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Main Road | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Park DROOMER DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 352 yd |
| St Martin & St Mary Church Of England Primary School PRINCES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Phoenix Field Phoenix Way | grass pitches | 890 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 | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.