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Upper Kent

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About

Upper Kent ward is located in the southern part of Westmorland and Furness, covering a rural area within the Lake District National Park. The ward includes several small villages and hamlets, such as Staveley and Burneside, which serve as local hubs. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and wooded valleys, with the River Kent flowing through the area.

The ward has a mix of agricultural land and light industry, particularly around Burneside, where historic mills have been repurposed. Local amenities include primary schools, village halls, and independent shops, catering to residents and visitors. The area is popular for outdoor activities, with walking and cycling routes along the Kentmere Valley and access to nearby fells. Public transport links connect the ward to Kendal and other parts of Cumbria.

Area overview

On average Upper Kent has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upper Kent is £43,369 per year. There are 4 schools in Upper Kent: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Kent Population
4,019
Population density
26.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,812
94.85%
Other White
95
2.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.55%
Irish
20
0.5%
Other Asian
14
0.35%
Total population: 4,019

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
870
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
393
21.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
12.66%
Other social rented
158
8.77%
Social rents from council
68
3.78%
Total households: 1,801

Property prices in Upper Kent

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 in Upper Kent area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Kent 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 Upper Kent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£695,750
Flats1£545,000
Semi-Detached11£465,000
Terraced14£326,500

10 years median price trend in Upper Kent

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Kent.

All postcodes in Upper Kent

LA96PR

Kendal North & Burneside

LA88LY

Crook Road

LA89LP

Kendal Road

LA89ND

Beck Nook

LA89NS

Windermere South & Staveley

LA89QW

Back Lane

LA96PZ

Kendal North & Burneside

LA96QJ

Howgill Close

LA96QT

Chapel Field

LA89LR

Back Lane

LA89NU

School Lane

LA89QE

Hall Lane

LA89QG

Windermere South & Staveley

LA96QD

Kendal North & Burneside

LA89AU

Garnett Bridge Road

LA89BH

Windermere South & Staveley

LA89PD

Brow Lane

LA95SA

Hollins Lane

LA89AZ

Garnett Bridge Road

LA89BF

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89EW

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89HH

Winter Lane

LA89JJ

Hall Lane

LA89NX

Back Lane

LA89QD

Windermere South & Staveley

LA96QX

Holme Houses

LA89JX

Old Road

LA89LA

Firtree Lane

LA89PS

Ratherheath Lane

LA89PY

Ratherheath Lane

LA89AW

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89DZ

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89EB

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89HF

Kendal North & Burneside

LA89JA

Ratherheath Lane

LA89PZ

Windermere South & Staveley

LA89QN

Caldrigg Fold

LA96NU

Shap Road

LA96QW

Churchill Court

LA88QJ

Crook Road

LA89EA

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89HB

Kendal North & Burneside

LA89HL

Kendal North & Burneside

LA89HQ

Kendal North & Burneside

LA96LJ

Gilthwaiterigg Lane

LA89LG

Main Street

LA89NJ

Seedfield

LA95SD

Kendal North & Burneside

LA89AR

Shap Road

LA89AE

Kendal North & Burneside

LA89AL

Windermere South & Staveley

LA89HG

Winter Lane

LA89JE

Brow Foot Lane

LA89NE

Crook Road

LA89PQ

Windermere South & Staveley

LA89PW

Windermere South & Staveley

LA89NA

Station Road

LA89NR

Crook Road

LA89PG

Raven Garth

LA95SF

Sharps Lane

LA96QF

Hall Park

LA96QL

Churchill Court

LA89NN

Ashes Lane

LA96PS

Kendal North & Burneside

LA96QE

Hall Road

LA89JZ

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89LB

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89LD

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89LX

Main Street

LA96QN

Kendal North & Burneside

LA96QY

Kendal North & Burneside

LA96RB

Kendal North & Burneside

LA89ED

Dry Lane

LA89DP

Paddy Lane

LA89HS

Windermere South & Staveley

LA89JH

Windermere South & Staveley

LA89PL

Danes Crescent

LA95RY

Windermere Road

LA96NE

Kiln Croft

LA96PT

Sprint Holme

LA231JR

Borrans Lane

LA89BD

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89DS

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89HY

Kendal North & Burneside

LA89QX

Hall Lane

LA89RA

Fairfield Close

LA95RW

Kendal North & Burneside

LA96QQ

Kendal North & Burneside

LA80DA

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA88LX

Crook Road

LA89AX

Garnett Bridge Road

LA89AY

Potter Fell Road

LA89DW

Kendal East & Whinfell

LA89JD

Church View

LA96RD

Kendal North & Burneside

LA89AG

Garnett Bridge Road

LA89LN

Main Street

LA88JX

Ashes Lane

LA89LY

Station Road

LA89PR

Windermere Road

Data Sources

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