Chestnut Road Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (LA23), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 35902329.
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Westmorland and Furness costs £2,508 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 104 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Mary's Surgery, about 630 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2021 | MAGNET GARAGE LA23 2AL | Other | £160,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Dec 2017 | UNIT 2 LA23 2AL | Other | £70,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Apr 2016 | CHESTNUT ROAD GARAGE LA23 2AL | Other | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Westmorland and Furness in 2026-27: Band D £2,508 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,672 | £1,951 | £2,229 | £2,508 | £3,065 | £3,623 | £4,180 | £5,016 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (17% of about 1,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Windermere (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA23 2AL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA23 2AH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 104 m and 105 m above sea level (105 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA23 2AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA23 2AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Windermere 403,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Staveley (Cumbria) 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Burneside (Cumbria) 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brook Court Goodley Dale | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Rail Interchange Windermere | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal Bowness on Windermere | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Red Nab Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 97 km (60 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 99.2 km (62 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Mary's Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windermer Community Pharmacy LTD | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Zebra Dental | 190 m |
| Hospital | Westmorland General Hospital | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kendal Police Station | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Windemere Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,530 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5,460 m² | 240 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,680 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen's Park 4.6 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rayrigg Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) west. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rayrigg Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Raybrigg Hall Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Belle Isle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Rayrigg Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Elleray Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Queen Adelaide's Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Rayrigg Wyke | Bay | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Galls Tarn | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Westmorland and Furness: see them on the Westmorland and Furness page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Goodly Dale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook House LA23 2AH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Jubilee Masonic Club LA23 2AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Ivy Bank Guest House LA23 2AF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Haisthorpe House LA23 2AF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Beaumont House LA23 2AF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Kenilworth Guest House LA23 2AF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Windermere Social Club LA23 2LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Windermere Park Hotel LA23 2LA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Howbeck Guest House LA23 2LA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Gatesbield Quaker Housing Association Ltd LA23 2LA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Windermere Suites LA23 2LA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Rocklea Guest House LA23 2BX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2023 |
| The Brookside LA23 2BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Feb 2025 |
| The Coppice LA23 2ED | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Adam Place Guest House LA23 2AR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodland Close (17); On or near Ellerthwaite Square (10); On or near Alexandra Road (7); On or near Back Ellerthwaite Road (6); On or near Woodland Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 47% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Back Ellerthwaite Road · Ellerthwaite Road · Brook Road · Woodland Road · Rayrigg Gardens · Holly Road · Oldfield Court · Alexandra Road · Ellerthwaite Square · Lake Road · Broad Street · Birthwaite Ground
All the streets in LA23 and across Westmorland and Furness.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.