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LA8 9DW

Upper Kent

Westmorland and Furness

England / North West / Westmorland and Furness / Kendal East & Whinfell / Upper Kent

Overview

Postcode LA8 9DW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Upper Kent ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region , and forms part of the Kendal East & Whinfell area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kendal East & Whinfell is £44,900 per year. The nearest station is Kendal located about 2.0 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Kendal East & Whinfell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Kendal East & Whinfell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income of residents in Kendal East & Whinfell is £44,900 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 322 ft away from LA8 9DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Kendal East & Whinfell near LA8 9DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kendal located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Upper Kent

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £350,500 in Upper Kent area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,442,300.
By property type: detached homes sit at £605,000; semi-detached at £360,000; terraced at £321,500; flats at £556,000.

10 years price trend in Upper Kent

Schools

In the LA8 9DW postcode area, located within Kendal East & Whinfell, there are no schools in close proximity.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.