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Ambleside, United Kingdom
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Ambleside is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,529. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ambleside
Ambleside is a town in the civil parish of Lakes and the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Within the boundaries of the historic county of Westmorland and located in the Lake District National Park, the town sits at the head of Windermere, England's largest natural lake. In 2022 the built up area had an estimated population of 2,586.
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| Population | 2,529 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.4326°, -2.9617° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.2 inches (1,757 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,161 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Ambleside
Ambleside is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,529. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ambleside vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ambleside vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,161 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,161 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 230 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $299,367 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,329 |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,012 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.4326°N, 2.9617°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Ambleside has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (3.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,722.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Ambleside
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterdale Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Langdale CofE School | - | - | - | - |
| Grasmere C of E Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ambleside Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ambleside
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC | |
| Golden Decades Radio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ambleside
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantwood | ||||
| Derwent Pencil Museum | ||||
| Dove Cottage | ||||
| From Auschwitz to Ambleside | ||||
| Hawkshead Grammar School | ||||
| Hay Bridge Nature Reserve | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Kendal Museum | ||||
| Keswick Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Lakeland Motor Museum | ||||
| Laurel and Hardy Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry | ||||
| Penrith & Eden Musuem | ||||
| Puzzling Place | ||||
| Quaker Tapestry Museum | ||||
| Sir John Barrow Cottage | ||||
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill | ||||
| The Armitt Museum & Library | ||||
| The Lumberjills' Story | ||||
| The Retro Zone | ||||
| The Ruskin Museum | ||||
| The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction | ||||
| Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum | ||||
| Windermere Jetty |
Libraries in Ambleside
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Askam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penrith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ulverston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windermere Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ambleside
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Markets | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Kendal Indoor Market | |||||
| Kendal Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Monthly Farmers Market | |||||
| Penrith Auction Market | |||||
| Penrith Saturday Market & Car Boot Sale | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market | |||||
| Ulverston Auction Mart |
Hotels in Ambleside
42 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ambleside
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ambleside
49 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ambleside
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ambleside
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ambleside
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ambleside
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ambleside
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ambleside
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ambleside
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ambleside
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowness Bay Brewing | ||||
| Brack'N'Brew | ||||
| Coniston Brewing Co Ltd | ||||
| Eden River Brew Co. | ||||
| Gan Yam | ||||
| Handsome Brewery | ||||
| Keswick Brewing Co | ||||
| Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Stringers | ||||
| Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant | ||||
| Ulverston Brewing Company | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Ambleside
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ambleside
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ambleside
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ambleside Post Office | |
| Chapel Stile Post Office | |
| Troutbeck Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambleside
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grasmere Meeting House | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Holy Trinity Mission Chapel | |
| Hope Church | |
| Jesus Church | |
| Mater Amabilis | |
| Our Lady of the Wayside | |
| Saint Mary's | |
| Saint Oswald's Church | |
| St Margaret's Church | |
| St Mary's |
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What is the population of Ambleside?
Ambleside has a population of 2,529 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Ambleside expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,161, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $299,367 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ambleside?
Ambleside has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.
How is the job market in Ambleside?
Ambleside has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,022. There are 230 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ambleside?
The median home value in Ambleside is $299,367. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,329. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Ambleside?
50.0% of adults in Ambleside hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ambleside?
97.5% of residents speak only English at home.