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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

LA97SX

Natland Road

LA95JY

Bellingham Road

LA80DU

Millbridge Lane

LA95HL

Stonecross Green

LA95HY

Yeats Close

LA97HB

Hill Place

LA80LJ

Orchard Close

LA80DX

Halfpenny Barn

LA97HS

Hardknott Gardens

LA97FJ

Rowan Gardens

LA95JB

Clifford Drive

LA77FR

Viver Green

LA97HE

Whinlatter Drive

LA97QA

Beechnut Road

LA97LR

Natland Road

LA97QH

Oxenholme Lane

LA95JX

Kentwood Road

LA97EX

Bolefoot

LA80AD

Humphrey Cottages

LA95HD

Hawesmead Drive

LA80JD

Wakefield Meadow

LA97FQ

Burton Road

LA97TF

Maytime Road

LA97HW

Carrock Close

LA80LH

Kendal South

LA80JJ

Kendal South

LA95HX

Hawesmead Cottages

LA95LH

Collin Road

LA80JZ

Riverside Terrace

LA97QQ

Park Cottages

LA95HH

Milnthorpe Road

LA97LH

Mill Yard

LA97JX

Kirkstone Mews

LA97PR

Burton Road

LA97FA

High Kent Close

LA97ER

Burton Road

LA95HT

Lumley Road

LA95JW

Bellingham Road

LA77NG

Viver Lane

LA80JT

Wellheads Lane

LA80JU

Wilson Terrace

LA97QP

Robby Lea Drive

LA97HD

Helmside Road

LA97RB

Kendal South

LA97JU

Burton Road

LA97RX

Smithy Close

LA97LU

Levens Close

LA97QL

Kendal South

LA80JH

Well Heads Lane

LA95JF

Collin Close

LA97RL

Murley Moss Business Park

LA97QN

Abbey Drive

LA80LQ

Stainton Court

LA95HR

Stonecross Road

LA95JP

Bellingham Road

LA97QX

Shanny Lane

LA97SU

Tudor Gardens

LA80LW

The Walled Garden

LA97QB

Helm Lane

LA97QU

St Marks Fold

LA80JR

Hill Close

LA97PS

Helme Lane

LA80LN

Lillesden

LA97QT

Kendal South

LA95HU

Lumley Road

LA95HN

Collin Road

LA97HA

Helmside Road

LA97HU

Kirkstone Close

LA97LJ

Burton Road

LA97SP

Abbey Gardens

LA80LA

Kendal South

Data Sources

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