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Kendal Nether

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About

Kendal Nether ward is located on the eastern bank of the River Kent, forming a central part of the historic market town. The area encompasses a mix of residential streets, local commercial premises, and industrial units, particularly towards the northern edges. Its geography is defined by the river and the surrounding low fells, with several bridges connecting it to the rest of Kendal. The ward includes the town's main railway station, a key transport link for the South Lakeland district.

The built environment features traditional stone architecture, with some modern developments integrated around the commercial zones. A notable local landmark is the Nether Bridge, a multi-arched structure carrying traffic into the town centre. The area also contains sections of the old canal and pathways along the riverbank, used for local recreation. The ward functions as both a residential community and a practical hub for light industry and transportation within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Kendal Nether has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kendal Nether is £43,699 per year. There are 2 schools in Kendal Nether: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kendal Nether is home to around 6,506 people, with a population density of about 1,034.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kendal Nether Population
6,506
Population density
1,034.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.43(-18%)
Shoplifting
7.69(+33%)
Public order
7.22(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.92(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,075
93.43%
Other White
262
4.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.37%
Irish
23
0.35%
Other Asian
21
0.32%
Total population: 6,502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,695
31.08%
Level 3 (A level)
961
17.62%
No qualifications
913
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
768
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
567
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 5,454

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,186
40.77%
Owns with a mortgage
830
28.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
405
13.92%
Other social rented
219
7.53%
Social rents from council
194
6.67%
Total households: 2,909

Property prices in Kendal Nether

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £323K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Kendal Nether area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £613,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kendal Nether over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£382,500£331
Semi-Detached26£252,500£256
Terraced32£231,000£279
Flats16£170,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kendal Nether

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kendal Nether.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£139,950£173,500£136,500
2017£266,000£117,475£200,000£153,000
2018£337,250£132,950£191,000£164,950
2019£315,250£158,250£190,000£175,000
2020£272,500£140,744£180,000£165,000
2021£300,000£135,000£216,250£240,000
2022£385,000£180,000£240,000£213,500
2023£297,000£237,500£230,000£208,500
2024£421,000£265,000£240,000£202,500
2025£337,500£196,950£260,000£231,000
2026£435,000£305,000£235,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kendal Nether.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kendal Nether.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£293£181£222£177
2017£253£201£215£196
2018£259£217£220£204
2019£243£200£218£203
2020£245£185£216£229
2021£296£208£263£232
2022£337£279£290£267
2023£311£305£287£267
2024£325£372£301£270
2025£333£306£255£274
2026£313£193£291£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kendal Nether.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Kendal Nether

Is Kendal Nether safe?

Kendal Nether records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Kendal Nether?

The median sale price in Kendal Nether is £245,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kendal Nether?

Kendal Nether has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kendal Nether?

Kendal Nether scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kendal Nether sits around rank 20,913 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kendal Nether?

The average household income in Kendal Nether is around £43,699 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kendal Nether?

Kendal Nether is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jonathan Cornthwaite (Liberal Democrats) and Shirley Amelia Evans (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Kendal Nether

LA97BX

Bridge Lane

LA96BN

Broom Close

LA96FN

Sandylands Road

LA96DR

Crescent Green

LA96LT

Bowland Drive

LA96DP

Shap Road

LA96NF

Mint Bridge Road

LA96HZ

Sandgate

LA97SY

Aynam Road

LA97AW

Back Lane

LA96FS

Beezon Road

LA96AE

Sawmill Lane

LA96AX

Larch Grove

LA97SZ

Aynam Road

LA96EZ

Broad Ing

LA96DN

Finley Drive

LA96AG

Dalton Road

LA96AU

Larch Grove

LA96DB

Drysalters Yard

LA96DL

Shap Road

LA96RY

Station Road

LA96LS

Calder Drive

LA96FB

Longpool

LA96DJ

White Stiles

LA96HD

Copperfield Lane

LA96ES

Appleby Road

LA96HX

Westgate

LA97DD

Bridge Street

LA97AN

Castle Crescent

LA96DU

Queen Katherines Avenue

LA96RG

Castle Green Lane

LA96NA

Mintsfeet Road North

LA96AF

Sedbergh Road

LA96AN

Oak Tree Road

LA96HJ

Longlands View

LA96HF

Appleby Road

LA96HP

Stockbeck

LA96EL

Beezon Road

LA96FH

Drovers Drive

LA96BE

Sedbergh Road

LA96PH

Fowl Ing Lane

LA96HN

High Cragg Close

LA96AT

Castle Green Close

LA97AS

Castle Street

LA97AP

Castle View

LA96PB

Sedbergh Road

LA96BW

Beezon Road Trading Estate

LA96BJ

Sedbergh Drive

LA97BW

Lower Castle Park

LA96ET

Appleby Road

LA96FU

Shap Road

LA97AE

Gandy Street

LA97FB

Queen Katherine Street

LA96NG

Mintsfeet Road South

LA96AY

Willow Drive

LA97DG

Queen Katherine Street

LA96PE

Singleton Park

LA96PD

Singleton Park Road

LA97BZ

Canal Head North

LA96SB

Hunters Croft

LA97AD

Castle Street

LA96JH

Sandylands Road

LA96EW

Kendal Business Park

LA94RQ

Busher Walk

LA97AX

Castle Park

LA96NT

Gilthwaiterigg Lane

LA96AS

Castle Green Lane

LA96BQ

Grizedale Avenue

LA97PX

Singleton Park Road

LA96NZ

Shap Road Industrial Estate

LA96LH

High Cragg Close

LA96DF

Mint Close

LA96AP

Rusland Park

LA97DQ

Castle Gardens

LA96AW

Rowan Tree Crescent

LA96BD

Beezon Fields

LA96RR

Whitbarrow Close

LA96BT

Station Road

LA96HE

Appleby Road

LA97AT

Castle Garth

LA96LN

Grasmere Crescent

LA96NY

Shap Road

LA96RX

Mintsfeet Road

LA96JS

Kentmere Brow

LA96FT

Beezon Road

LA96JB

Crag View

LA96JL

Jenkin Rise

LA96RP

Silverdale Drive

LA96JW

Whinfell Drive

LA96AJ

Rusland Park

LA96HT

Sandgate

LA96AD

Sedbergh Road

LA97DH

Parr Street

LA96AL

Beech Close

LA96NS

Westmorland Business Park

LA97DJ

Sunnyside

LA96EQ

Beezon Road

LA96LW

Thirlmere Road

LA96NH

Mint Bridge Road

LA96RS

Lowther Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.