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Kendal Castle

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About

Kendal Castle ward is located in the town of Kendal, within the Westmorland and Furness unitary authority. The area is named after the historic Kendal Castle, a ruined medieval fortress that overlooks the town. The ward includes a mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local amenities, with a focus on community living.

The ward features a range of housing, from traditional stone-built homes to more modern developments. It is close to Kendal town center, providing easy access to shops, schools, and transport links. The surrounding landscape includes the River Kent and nearby hills, offering opportunities for outdoor activities. Kendal Castle itself is a notable landmark, attracting visitors interested in local history.

Area overview

On average Kendal Castle has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kendal Castle is £44,709 per year. There are 1 schools in Kendal Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 £270,000 in Kendal Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £675,000.

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£360,000
Flats9£145,000
Semi-Detached35£289,500
Terraced22£230,000

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

LA97RW

Murley Moss

LA97SN

Swallow Close

LA97LZ

Blea Tarn Close

LA97SA

Yealand Drive

LA97BN

Castle Drive

LA97DP

Aynam Place

LA97HR

Burton Road

LA97NS

Mayfield Drive

LA97NU

Lingmoor Rise

LA97PH

Buttermere Drive

LA97TD

Hawthorn Way

LA97SL

Swallow Close

LA97BL

Parkside Meadow

LA97JW

Loughrigg Avenue

LA97NX

Wray Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.