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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 37 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
37
Deprivation level
2/10
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
22.62(-39%)
Public order
3.96(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-65%)
Other theft
2.64(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.31(-88%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 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
Detached18£362,500
Flats9£145,000
Semi-Detached31£290,000
Terraced20£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

LA97ND

Hayclose Road

LA97PB

Derwent Drive

LA97SN

Swallow Close

LA97LZ

Red Tarn Road

LA97SA

Yealand Drive

LA97BN

Castle Drive

LA97TD

Hawthorn Way

LA97DP

Aynam Place

LA97HR

Burton Road

LA97NS

Mayfield Drive

LA97NU

Lingmoor Rise

LA97PH

Buttermere Drive

LA97NX

Wray Crescent

LA97BL

Parkside Road

LA97JW

Wordsworth Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.