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Kendal South

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About

Kendal South is a primarily residential ward located on the southern bank of the River Kent, directly opposite the historic town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of traditional stone-built terraced housing and more modern developments, with a functional layout centred around local shops and essential services. It provides a quiet living environment while maintaining immediate access to the commercial heart of Kendal across the river.

The ward includes the elevated area of Castle Park, which offers expansive views over the town's rooftops towards the surrounding fells. A network of footpaths follows the riverbank, connecting to wider walking routes into the southern countryside. The area's community facilities and green spaces serve its local population, with a focus on practical daily life rather than tourism.

Area overview

On average Kendal South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kendal South is £50,019 per year. There are 4 schools in Kendal South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kendal South is home to around 6,312 people, with a population density of about 354.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kendal South Population
6,312
Population density
354.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.23(-43%)
Public order
6.5(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-54%)
Shoplifting
3.64(-37%)
Other theft
3.01(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,041
95.71%
Other White
114
1.81%
Other Asian
24
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.32%
Indian
15
0.24%
Total population: 6,312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,119
39.26%
Level 3 (A level)
938
17.38%
No qualifications
710
13.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
690
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
441
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 5,397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,467
51.53%
Owns with a mortgage
807
28.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
243
8.54%
Other social rented
125
4.39%
Social rents from council
111
3.9%
Total households: 2,847

Property prices in Kendal South

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Kendal South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kendal South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£460,000
Flats10£142,750
Semi-Detached29£267,000
Terraced25£220,000

10 years median price trend in Kendal South

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

All postcodes in Kendal South

LA80JG

Kendal South

LA95HQ

Thornleigh Road

LA80LB

Kendal South

LA95RN

Helsington Laithes

LA97FP

Wintergreen Lane

LA77NF

Viver Lane

LA80LG

Stainton Cross

LA80LR

Kendal South

LA97TH

Goldfinch Drive

LA97FF

Beechnut Road

LA97RG

Burton Road

LA97QR

Church View

LA95FL

Paddock Drive

LA97FN

Wintergreen Close

LA80JN

Natland Road

LA97QW

Helme Lane

LA95FH

Paddock Drive

LA95HG

Milnthorpe Road

LA95HB

Hawesmead Avenue

LA80JS

Wellheads Lane

LA80AB

Shyreakes Lane

LA97FY

Castlestead View

LA95JJ

Wattsfield Avenue

LA97QF

Hawes Lane

LA97PP

Burton Road

LA95JA

Pembroke Court

LA95JQ

Michaelson Road

LA97ES

Fell Close

LA97JA

Burton Road

LA77ND

Parsons Way

LA95JD

Collinfield

LA97RE

Beehive Lane

LA97SW

Charnley Fold

LA97PT

Kendal South

LA80LS

Kendal South

LA97XX

Burton Road

LA80JW

Wharf Lane

LA80JP

Hill Close

LA97QG

Hawes Lane

LA97RD

Kendal South

LA97ET

Helmside Road

LA95FN

Kendal South

LA97JJ

Helmside Road

LA97HP

Bleaswood Close

LA97EP

Burton Road

LA77NA

Viver Green

LA95TB

Stonecross Gardens

LA97EZ

Bleaswood Road

LA95TA

Collin Hill

LA97LQ

Riverdale Court

LA95JS

Riverbank Road

LA95FJ

Paddock Drive

LA95HJ

Kirkland

LA97TE

Rochester Gardens

LA95HP

Milnthorpe Road

LA95RH

Kirkland

LA95HS

Hartside Road

LA97HN

Helmside Gardens

LA97RU

Gallowbarrow

LA95HW

Meadow Road

LA97TJ

Dunnock Fold

LA97FT

Thornthwaite Avenue

LA80AA

Kendal South

LA97LL

Burton Road

LA97LN

Rinkfield

LA95JR

Helsington Road

LA97HL

Blencathra Gardens

LA97LW

Burland Grove

LA97FL

Redwood Drive

LA97EW

Bleaswood Road

LA97QZ

Long Meadow Lane

LA80JX

Sedgwick Mews

LA97FS

Aspen Close

LA97SS

Burton Road

LA97LT

Natland Road

LA97EU

Scar View Road

LA97TA

Strawberry Fields

LA95JT

Kent Park Avenue

LA97QJ

Oxenholme Lane

LA97QS

Kendal South

LA97RF

Kendal South

LA97FZ

Castlestead Close

LA97QY

Wandales Lane

LA80LE

Viver Lane

LA95HA

Milnthorpe Road

LA97PZ

Town End Court

LA95JL

Wattsfield Road

LA80JL

Castle View

LA97EY

Bleaswood Road

LA95JE

Chambers Close

LA95HF

Wattsfield Lane

LA97QE

Park Close

LA95JU

Bellingham Road

LA95JN

Wattsfield Road

LA97LP

Rinkfield

LA97TG

Bellmar Close

LA97QD

Kendal South

LA77NE

Well Heads Lane

LA95HZ

Sedgwick Court

LA95JH

Wattsfield Road

Data Sources

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