Phoenix Way Windermere, Westmorland and Furness
116 addresses across 5 postcodes (LA23), about 470 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 35902406.
- Sales: 38 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £650,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 86 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 70, D: 13).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 370 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 390 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 100 to 111 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 116 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Mary's Surgery, about 80 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £310,500 | £306,000 | £315,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £695,000 | £670,000 | £720,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £507,500 | £445,000 | £570,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £373,750 | £290,000 | £457,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2021 | GREENCLOSE LA23 1BZ | Terraced | £650,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2020 | 2, OLD COLLEGE COTTAGES LA23 1BZ | Semi-detached | £480,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 2, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £315,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 2019 | 3, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £306,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Feb 2018 | 7, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Detached | £670,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2018 | 8, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Detached | £720,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2016 | 2 LA23 1FD | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2015 | GREENCLOSE LA23 1BZ | Terraced | £570,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2015 | MICKLEDORE LA23 1BZ | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2014 | 1, OLD COLLEGE COTTAGES LA23 1BZ | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2012 | 2, OLD COLLEGE COTTAGES LA23 1BZ | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2009 | 8, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Detached | £457,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 2, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 2008 | 7, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2005 | GRUMPYS LA23 1BB | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2004 | YEW TREES LA23 1BZ | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | TOUR ELLE LA23 1BZ | Terraced | £390,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 12, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2003 | THE BUNGALOW LA23 1DB | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2002 | MICKLEDORE LA23 1BZ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 3, OLD COLLEGE COTTAGES LA23 1BZ | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2001 | 2, OLD COLLEGE COTTAGES LA23 1BZ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2000 | MICKLEDORE LA23 1BZ | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 3, OLD COLLEGE COTTAGES LA23 1BZ | Semi-detached | £178,275 | New build. |
| 20 Aug 1999 | 4, OLD COLLEGE COTTAGES LA23 1BZ | Detached | £168,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jul 1999 | 2, OLD COLLEGE COTTAGES LA23 1BZ | Detached | £162,500 | |
| 5 Jul 1999 | 5, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 1, OLD COLLEGE COTTAGES LA23 1BZ | Detached | £164,572 | |
| 25 Mar 1999 | 12, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Semi-detached | £155,000 | New build. |
| 17 Mar 1999 | 10, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £139,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 1998 | 8, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £224,240 | |
| 30 Oct 1998 | 7, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £187,500 | |
| 30 Oct 1998 | 6, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Detached | £184,000 | New build. |
| 20 Oct 1998 | 3, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £128,675 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Oct 1998 | 11, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Oct 1998 | 2, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £127,710 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 1998 | 1, OLD COLLEGE PARK LA23 1BZ | Flat or maisonette | £111,730 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 1995 | GRUMPYS LA23 1BB | Detached | £111,500 |
Energy performance certificates
86 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Flat (72); Bungalow, detached (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (38); 1983-1990 (22); 1996-2002 (9). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (38); rented (private) (23); owner-occupied (19).
Each home's certificates and sales (30 addresses)
- 1 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 2 Old College Cottages, Phoenix Way
- 2, Phoenix Way
- 3 Old College Park, Phoenix Way
- 4 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 5 Old College Park, Phoenix Way
- 6 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 7 Old College Park, Phoenix Way
- 8 Old College Park, Phoenix Way
- 10 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 12 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 14 Old College Park, Phoenix Way
- 19 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 20 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 21 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 29 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 32 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 34 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 37 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- 38 Birthwaite Flats, Phoenix Way
- Flat 1 Thornton House, Phoenix Way
- Flat 4, Thornton House, Phoenix Way
- Flat 5-6, Thornton House, Phoenix Way
- Flat 9, Nine Oaks, Pheonix Way
- Flat 10, Nine Oaks, Pheonix Way
- Flat 10, Thornton House, Pheonix Way
- Flat 11, Nine Oaks, Pheonix Way
- Flat 11, Thornton House, Phoenix Way
- Flat 14, Nine Oaks, Pheonix Way
- Mickledore, Phoenix Way
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: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH OF ST MARY, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 1DD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA23 1BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA23 1BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LA23 1DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA23 1FD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 116 addresses are between 100 m and 111 m above sea level (102 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA23 1BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA23 1BZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA23 1DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA23 1DD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LA23 1FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Windermere 403,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 370 m |
| Staveley (Cumbria) 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Burneside (Cumbria) 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Mary's Church Windermere | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Rail Interchange Windermere | 360 m |
| Ferry terminal | Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal Bowness on Windermere | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Red Nab Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 97 km (60 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 99.7 km (62 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Mary's Surgery | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Victoria Terrace (Dental Surgery) | 210 m |
| Hospital | Westmorland General Hospital | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
| Police station | Allerdale Police | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NatWest | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,530 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,680 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is High Miller Ground Miller Ground, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) west. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Miller Ground Miller Ground | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Ferry Cottage Low Miller Ground | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Rayrigg Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Raybrigg Hall Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Belle Isle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elleray Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Queen Adelaide's Hill | Hill | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Orrest Head | Hill | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Common Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Rayrigg Wyke | Bay | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Galls Tarn | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 109 | 116 |
7 of the street's 116 addresses are 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 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| The Lakes School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hideaway at Windermere LA23 1DB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Living Society LA23 1BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Applethwaite Green LA23 1BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Thornton House LA23 1BB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Windermere & District Foodbank LA23 1BA | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Archway Guest House LA23 1BU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Applegarth Villa LA23 1BU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Wheatlands Lodge Guest House LA23 1BY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| The Cottage Guest House LA23 1AG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Brown Sugar LA23 1DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Toast LA23 1DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| The Crafty Baa LA23 1AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| Bandito Burrito LA23 1DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Opa Restaurant LA23 1AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Queens LA23 1AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cross Street (16); On or near Phoenix Way (12); On or near High Street (11); On or near St Mary'S Park (7); On or near Victoria Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 70 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 58% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 61% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 25% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
- LA23 1DD: 50 addresses
- LA23 1BB: 36 addresses
- LA23 1BZ: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- LA23 1DB: 4 addresses
- LA23 1FD: 1 address
Nearby streets
Elleray Gardens · Old College Park · College Road · Elleray Road · Old College Lane · Church Street · Victoria Street · Main Road · St Mary's Park · Cross Street · High Street · Tuchwud
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.