Benfield, Grasmere, Ambleside
House prices, sold prices and local information for LA22 9RD.
At a glance
2 property sales on Benfield, Grasmere, Ambleside have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 11 Feb 2022. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £277,500.
House prices on Benfield compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Benfield has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LA22 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £277,500 | 11 Feb 2022 |
Sold prices on Benfield
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Benfield LA22 9RD | 11 Feb 2022 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Benfield LA22 9RD | 2 Sep 2020 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Benfield
Crime
4 crimes were reported within about a mile of Benfield in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Benfield is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster Flood alert area
- River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge and Stock Lane Flood warning area
- River Rothay at Grasmere, Broadgate, College Street and Town End Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Benfield
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere CofE Primary School 89 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Langdale CofE School 31 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
GP surgeries
- Ambleside Health Centre
Rydal Road, Ambleside · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 537 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,293 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in LA22
- Millans Court£159k
- Lake Road£358k
- Rydal Road£516k
- Millans Park£406k
- St Marys Lane£256k
- Old Lake Road£513k
- Lower Gale£340k
- Gale Rigg£455k
- Fisherbeck Park£408k
- Kirkfield£186k
- Fir Garth£360k
- The Falls£403k