Postcode report
Is LA22 0BH a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About LA22 0BH: area rating, property, schools and local change
LA22 0BH is a postcode in Windermere and Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LA22 0BH, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LA22 0BH are property market signals and health, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LA22 0BH is based on South Lakeland 001 Census 2021. It covers 6,126 residents, 41 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near LA22 0BH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LA22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £697k from 21 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LA22 0BH can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LA22 0BH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LA22 0BH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LA22 0BH
Is LA22 0BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LA22 0BH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LA22 0BH?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LA22 0BH?
LocaleIQ matched LA22 0BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LA22 0BH?
The latest median sold price is £697k based on 21 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LA22 0BH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.