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Windermere, United Kingdom
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Windermere is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 7,765. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 7,765 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.3809°, -2.9071° |
| 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 Windermere
Windermere is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 7,765. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 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
Windermere vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Windermere 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) | 707 |
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 | 3,106 |
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 | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.3809°N, 2.9071°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 |
Windermere 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 | 5/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 Windermere
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes School | - | - | - | - |
| Windermere School | - | - | - | - |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Goodly Dale Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Windermere Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Windermere
7 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 |
Museums in Windermere
| 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 | ||||
| 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 Windermere
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shap Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ulverston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windermere Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Windermere
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Markets | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Kendal Indoor Market | |||||
| Kendal Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market | |||||
| Ulverston Auction Mart |
Hotels in Windermere
31 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Windermere
37 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Windermere
40 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Windermere
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Windermere
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Windermere
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Windermere
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Windermere
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Windermere
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Windermere
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Windermere
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Windermere
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Windermere
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Windermere
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowness Bay Brewing | ||||
| Brack'N'Brew | ||||
| Coniston Brewing Co Ltd | ||||
| Gan Yam | ||||
| Handsome Brewery | ||||
| Keswick Brewing Co | ||||
| Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Stringers | ||||
| Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant | ||||
| Ulverston Brewing Company | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Windermere
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Windermere
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 Windermere
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bowness-on-Windermere Post Office | |
| Kentmere Post Office | |
| Windermere Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Windermere
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Carver Uniting Church | |
| Christian Science Centre | |
| Friends Meeting House | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Lakes Christian Centre | |
| Our Lady of Windermere & St. Herberts | |
| St Anne's Church | |
| St Catherine | |
| St Cuthberts Church | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Peter's Church | |
| St. Martin’s Church |
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What is the population of Windermere?
Windermere has a population of 7,765 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 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 Windermere 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 Windermere?
Windermere 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 Windermere?
Windermere 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 707 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Windermere?
The median home value in Windermere is $299,367. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,329. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Windermere?
50.0% of adults in Windermere 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 Windermere?
97.5% of residents speak only English at home.