Houses for sale in Ambleside, Cumbria
House Prices in Ambleside
Properties in Ambleside have an average house price of £561k and had 225 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Ambleside is an area in Cumbria with 2,185 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £4M.
Properties for sale in Ambleside
Neighbourhoods in Ambleside
Navigate through our locations to find the location of your next house in Ambleside, Cumbria for sale or to rent.
Property price trends in Ambleside
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Ambleside sold for £647,500 in 2026. That figure comes from 3,603 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £535,622, that's a rise of roughly 20.9%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 16.5% since 2021, a gain of around £91,931 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £371,038, so the typical sold price has climbed about 74.5% since then, roughly 5.7% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 4%.
Frequently asked questions about Ambleside
What is the average price for a property for sale in Ambleside?
The average price for a property for sale in Ambleside is £560,676. This amount is 150% higher than the average price in Cumbria. There are 905 property listings for sale in Ambleside.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Ambleside?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Ambleside are Coniston And Crake Valley at an average of £991,018, Broughton & Coniston at an average of £935,000 and Ambleside & Grasmere at an average of £783,305.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Ambleside?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Ambleside are Ambleside And Grasmere at an average of £530,114 and Hawkshead at an average of £582,569.
Which train stations are available in or near Ambleside?
Some of the train stations available in or near Ambleside are Windermere, Staveley (Cumbria) and Burneside.
Property Price Paid in Ambleside by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £647,500 | 17% |
2 Properties |
| 2025 | £534,468 | -13% |
65 Properties |
| 2024 | £603,380 | 11% |
81 Properties |
| 2023 | £535,622 | -14% |
77 Properties |
| 2022 | £612,201 | 9% |
110 Properties |
| 2021 | £555,569 | 13% |
117 Properties |
| 2020 | £481,883 | 13% |
95 Properties |
| 2019 | £419,892 | 4% |
101 Properties |
| 2018 | £404,576 | -3% |
96 Properties |
| 2017 | £416,008 | 11% |
112 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Ambleside
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £562,138.00 | 34 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £803,433.00 | 80 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £407,452.00 | 66 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £352,732.00 | 45 Flats |
Transport in Ambleside
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