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Kendal Castle

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About

Kendal Castle ward encompasses the historic core of Kendal, centred around the ruined medieval castle that gives the area its name. The ward includes the steep, wooded Castle Hill and the surrounding residential streets that climb from the River Kent. This is a primarily residential area with a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to more modern developments, situated on the western bank of the river. The layout of the streets reflects the town's long history, with narrow lanes and paths branching off from the main routes.

The prominent ruins of Kendal Castle, a Scheduled Monument, sit atop a glacial drumlin, providing views over the town and the river valley. The site, once home to the Parr family, is now a public park with open grassland. The ward's boundaries extend to include parts of the Aynam Road area, linking it to the town's commercial centre. Local footpaths connect the castle grounds to the riverside and the broader network of walks in the Kent valley.

Area overview

On average Kendal Castle has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kendal Castle is £46,225 per year. There are 1 schools in Kendal Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kendal Castle is home to around 6,057 people, with a population density of about 2,989.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kendal Castle Population
6,057
Population density
2,989.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.3(-43%)
Public order
4.62(-54%)
Shoplifting
3.3(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.82(-90%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,764
95.16%
Other White
148
2.44%
Irish
24
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.35%
Other Asian
20
0.33%
Total population: 6,057

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,679
32.26%
Level 3 (A level)
967
18.58%
No qualifications
822
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
732
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
470
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 5,205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,394
51.65%
Owns with a mortgage
863
31.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
225
8.34%
Other social rented
81
3%
Social rents from council
64
2.37%
Total households: 2,699

Property prices in Kendal Castle

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Kendal Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £477,003.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kendal Castle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kendal Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£340,000
Flats14£146,500
Semi-Detached37£280,000
Terraced15£235,000

10 years median price trend in Kendal Castle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kendal Castle.

All postcodes in Kendal Castle

LA97JL

Hayfell Avenue

LA97BL

Parkside Road

LA97JZ

Tarn Close

LA97BJ

Castle Drive

LA97HG

Oxenholme Road

LA97PE

Scafell Drive

LA97JB

Helme Drive

LA97SF

Valley Drive

LA97BH

Castle Close

LA97HQ

Oxenholme Road

LA97DW

Aynam Road

LA97JE

Heron Hill

LA97SQ

Pine Close

LA97DR

Wilson Street

LA97SL

Valley Drive

LA97NG

Kendal Parks Road

LA97SE

Valley Drive

LA97TB

Oak Lane

LA97NT

Hayclose Crescent

LA97EL

Aynam Road

LA97LB

Loughrigg Avenue

LA97LY

Blea Tarn Road

LA97PL

Lingmoor Rise

LA97HH

Oxenholme Road

LA97PA

Buttermere Drive

LA97NB

Blea Tarn Close

LA97RR

Kendal Parks Road

LA97DY

Archers Meadow

LA97NW

Silver Howe Close

LA97AU

Castle Road

LA97EN

Parkside Business Park

LA97PU

Howe Bank Close

LA97RP

Linnet Grove

LA97RA

Kendal Parks Road

LA97RQ

Teal Beck

LA97SD

Valley Drive

LA97DT

Lound Road

LA97BA

Castle Riggs

LA97SH

Bluebell Close

LA97PH

Buttermere Drive

LA97SA

Yealand Drive

LA97AY

Castle Grove

LA97JQ

Wasdale Close

LA97PG

Esthwaite Avenue

LA97DN

Whitton Terrace

LA97NN

Esthwaite Avenue

LA97SJ

Valley Drive

LA97BB

Castle Circle

LA97BD

Castle Oval

LA97JH

Hayfell Avenue

LA97JD

Heron Hill

LA97LA

Ruskin Close

LA97NY

Killington Drive

LA97BE

Castle Grove

LA97JG

Dunmail Drive

LA97RZ

Esthwaite Green

LA97NJ

Oxenholme Road

LA97PF

Beckside

LA97JY

Esthwaite Avenue

LA97SB

Landsdown Close

LA97PY

Howe Gardens

LA97SR

Parkside Meadow

LA97BQ

Castle Rise

LA97NU

Lingmoor Rise

LA97PQ

Crummock Drive

LA97AZ

Castle Grove

LA97NA

Blea Tarn Road

LA97RS

The Court

LA97BN

Castle Drive

LA97PJ

Buttermere Drive

LA97LZ

Red Tarn Road

LA97HJ

Haliburton Road

LA97JF

Wansfell Drive

LA97DL

Fletcher Drive

LA97HF

Helmside Road

LA97BG

Castle Dale

LA97LX

Hayclose Court

LA97DP

Aynam Place

LA97GX

Clover Rise

LA97JR

Heron Close

LA97NR

Lingmoor Rise

LA97NZ

Esthwaite Avenue

LA97RY

Esthwaite Avenue

LA97NP

Lingmoor Rise

LA97HY

Helme Close

LA97JS

Cumberland Drive

LA97NL

Murley Moss Lane

LA97PW

Birkbeck Close

LA97PD

Honister Drive

LA97NS

Mayfield Drive

LA97PN

Curson Rise

LA97DS

Nether Street

LA97NH

Kendal Parks Crescent

LA97AG

Valley Drive

LA97LD

Heron Hill

LA97RN

Fulmar Drive

LA97TD

Hawthorn Way

LA97AQ

Valley Drive

LA97BP

Castle Walk

LA97JP

Hayfell Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.