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Living in Windermere

Windermere is one of the cities recorded in the United Kingdom. At the end of 2021, Windermere had a population of 4,820.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Windermere?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Windermere.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Windermere yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Windermere?

The unemployment rate is 1.5 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk12

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Windermere is 1.5%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2Windermere 1.5%230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–630 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)3,825 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk11Official
Unemployment rate1.5 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk12Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Windermere. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Windermere. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count3 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count4 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Windermere's nearest airport was MME, 97 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights8Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km97 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official
Nearest Major Airport IataMME3 Aug 2026OurAirports9Official

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 3°C in January and 14.1°C in July. Windermere's monthly precipitation totalled 233.5 mm in January and 106.7 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Windermere?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.74 µg/m³ · uk-air.defra.gov.uk10
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Windermere average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND18°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Windermere average monthly precipitation, mm0651301952602341901419399100107134131185205245JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Windermere annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Windermere is 4.7 µg/m³. Of 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–5Windermere 4.722 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–727 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.74 µg/m³31 Dec 2024uk-air.defra.gov.uk10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.7 · Feb 6.2 · Mar 8.2 · Apr 11.1 · May 14.2 · Jun 16.7 · Jul 18.4 · Aug 17.9 · Sep 15.6 · Oct 12.1 · Nov 8.5 · Dec 6.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.3 · Feb 0.1 · Mar 1 · Apr 2.4 · May 4.6 · Jun 7.8 · Jul 9.7 · Aug 9.5 · Sep 7.5 · Oct 5.1 · Nov 2.4 · Dec 0.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3 · Feb 3.2 · Mar 4.6 · Apr 6.8 · May 9.4 · Jun 12.2 · Jul 14.1 · Aug 13.6 · Sep 11.6 · Oct 8.6 · Nov 5.4 · Dec 3.2 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 233.5 · Feb 189.5 · Mar 141.4 · Apr 93.4 · May 98.6 · Jun 100.3 · Jul 106.7 · Aug 133.5 · Sep 131.1 · Oct 184.9 · Nov 205 · Dec 245.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Cross Hills4,810 residentsSturry4,860 residentsFrinton-on-Sea4,865 residentsKelvedon4,770 residentsRye4,885 residentsLiss4,745 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Windermere?

The published population was 4,820 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics6

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population4,820 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official

Is Windermere a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student50%strong on education, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 39–67%
Population4,820 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,825 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · www.ons.gov.uk
Unemployment rate1.5 %31 Dec 2023Official source · www.ons.gov.uk
PM2.5 — annual mean4.74 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · uk-air.defra.gov.uk
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Official source · Office for Students
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Windermere under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Windermere?

The published population was 4,820 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is the air quality good in Windermere?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.7 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: uk-air.defra.gov.uk.

What is the unemployment rate in Windermere?

The unemployment rate is 1.5 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around Windermere?

The median gross salary is 3,825 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

Is Windermere a good place to live?

Windermere may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Windermere, United Kingdom: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/windermere/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  6. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. uk-air.defra.gov.uk uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
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  1. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  2. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26

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