Glebe Road, Bowness On Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3HE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA23 3HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50.6%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49.3%	49.4%	0.1%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around LA23 3HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	46.1%	43.6%	-2.5%	37.9%	5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	33.4%	36.9%	3.5%	44.2%	-7.3%
Separated	3.8%	3.2%	-0.6%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	12.3%	12.4%	0.1%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	4.4%	3.9%	-0.5%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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	53.8%	50%	-3.8%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	35.4%	33.3%	-2.1%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	8.2%	13.6%	5.4%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	1.8%	2.8%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	10.4%	13.7%	3.3%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	10.5%	-4.0%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.6%	16.8%	-2.8%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.6%	1.1%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.7%	16.5%	-0.2%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	25.6%	35.1%	9.5%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	9.8%	2.8%	-7.0%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.3%	94.2%	-1.1%	81.4%	12.8%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.6%	1.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.9% 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	81%	75.9%	-5.1%	83.2%	-7.3%
European Union	14.2%	20.1%	5.9%	6.1%	14.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	79.9%	75.9%	-4.0%	83.2%	-7.3%
10+ Years	4.2%	8%	3.8%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	6.1%	4.9%	-1.2%	2.9%	2.0%
2-5 Years	5.3%	5.6%	0.3%	2.2%	3.4%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	5.6%	1.1%	1.9%	3.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.1%	76.7%	-10.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Spain	3.4%	0.4%	3.0%
Poland	3.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Romania	6.8%	0.9%	5.9%
Other EU countries	4.3%	1.5%	2.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.7%	37.2%	-4.5%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Glebe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Road was 500.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 470.5% higher than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Glebe Road has the highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 11th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 301.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LA23 3HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Glebe Road are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Westmorland And Furness.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Glebe Road, Bowness On Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA23 3HE

Average Price
£812,172

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£562,289

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,062,054

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glebe Road

Average Price
£818,170

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£796,947

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,030,396

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glebe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Aquarius Complex Glebe Road, Windermere, Cumbria Other, an established residential building	£915,000	2019-06-29	£1,030,396
Cockshot Wood Glebe Road, Windermere, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2008-09-05	£544,980
Cockshot Wood Glebe Road, Windermere, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2001-03-27	£805,554

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA23 3HE

Employment

LA23 3HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 3HE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	45
Self-Employed	40
Part-Time Employee	37
Other	19
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	118
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Other	12
Manufacturing	10
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Goodly Dale Primary School Lake Road , LA23 2JX	3out of 4	1,494 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Prince's Road , LA23 2DD	- not rated	1,893 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Princes Road , LA23 2DD	3out of 4	2,041 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Main Street , LA22 0NT	3out of 4	5,023 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lakes School Troutbeck Bridge , LA23 1HW	2out of 4	3,699 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boardwalk Bar & Grill	Boardwalk Bar & Grill, Hanse Building	0 yd
Old Pump House Coffee Shop	Old Pump House, Glebe Road	16 yd
Driftwood Fish and Chips	Driftwood Cafe, Glebe Road	16 yd
Boaters Bar Kitchen	Windermere Quays, Glebe Road	108 yd
The Lake View Bar and Grill	Lake View, Glebe Road	108 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quayside Bar & Kitchen and Wheelhouse	Wheelhouse Centre, Glebe Road	16 yd
The Ship Inn	The Ship Inn, Glebe Road	16 yd
Lake District Boat Club Limited	Glebe Road	16 yd
Boaters Bar	Windermere Quays, Glebe Road	108 yd
The Village Inn	The Village Inn And Restaurant, Lake Road	523 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ernest Atkinson & Sons Ltd	The Promenade Shop, Lake Road	523 yd
Bowness Treats	Flat 3, 1 Belsfield Terrace	556 yd
Lakeland Charcoal Grill	2 St. Martins Hill	557 yd
Vinegar Jones	Vinegar Jones, Royal Square	597 yd
Seafarers Bowness	Rayrigg Road	711 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Unit 4-5 The Royal		570 yd
The Co-Op	Lake Road		763 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Glebe Park GLEBE ROAD	tennis courts	273 yd
Vital Health & Wellbeing (Old England Hotel & Spa) CHURCH STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	481 yd
Windermere Rugby Union Football Club LONGLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	1,058 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	35.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.