Postcode LA8 9EW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kendal East & Whinfell is £46,032 per year. The nearest station is Burneside (Cumbria) located about 3.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Kendal East & Whinfell has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Kendal East & Whinfell is £46,032 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA8 9EW.
Kendal East & Whinfell near LA8 9EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Burneside (Cumbria) located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £715,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £342,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £468,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Upper Kent
Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA8 9EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Jama
Upper Kent - Elected 5 May 2022
Tim Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.