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Upper Kent

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About

Upper Kent ward covers a largely rural expanse in the eastern Lake District, characterised by its network of valleys and fells. The area includes the settlements of Staveley and Kentmere, with the River Kent flowing through the parish. Land use is dominated by agriculture and forestry, with scattered farms across the landscape. The terrain rises steeply towards the high fells that form its boundaries.

The ward contains the Kentmere Horseshoe, a challenging circular walk linking several summits. Staveley is a functional hub with railway station connections on the Windermere branch line. The remote Kentmere valley, accessible by a single road, features a historic church and the site of a medieval pele tower. This is a working landscape shaped by farming and quarrying industries.

Area overview

On average Upper Kent has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Kent is £44,611 per year. There are 4 schools in Upper Kent: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upper Kent is home to around 4,019 people, with a population density of about 26.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Kent Population
4,019
Population density
26.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.92(-57%)
Other theft
8.71(+32%)
Drugs
4.98(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-64%)
Burglary
2.74(-51%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,376
39.93%
Level 3 (A level)
534
15.5%
No qualifications
472
13.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
458
13.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
302
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 3,446

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 37 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Upper Kent area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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£715,750
Flats2£342,500
Semi-Detached10£468,000
Terraced15£325,000

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

LA96QU

Ketel Houses

LA89QR

Silver Street

LA88LX

Crook Road

Data Sources

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