Postcode LA9 4BS is located in an urban city, within the Kendal Strickland and Fell ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Kendal Town & Greenside area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kendal Town & Greenside is £43,060 per year. The nearest station is Kendal, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kendal Green.
Kendal Town & Greenside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Kendal Town & Greenside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kendal Town & Greenside is £43,060 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from LA9 4BS.
Kendal Town & Greenside near LA9 4BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kendal located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kendal | N/A | Walking directions to Kendal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kendal Green | Medium | Walking directions to Kendal Green |
| 0.2 mi | Goose Holme | Medium | Walking directions to Goose Holme |
| 0.3 mi | Miller Field | Small | Walking directions to Miller Field |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Kendal Strickland and Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £641,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £438,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £247,500 | £320 |
| Terraced | 37 | £227,500 | £300 |
| Flats | 35 | £145,000 | £268 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £297,500 | £132,500 | £196,750 | £189,000 |
| 2017 | £276,000 | £130,000 | £180,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | £353,000 | £125,000 | £188,750 | £167,750 |
| 2019 | £356,500 | £118,000 | £187,500 | £167,750 |
| 2020 | £330,000 | £132,000 | £215,000 | £172,500 |
| 2021 | £347,100 | £123,500 | £238,500 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £132,000 | £275,000 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £440,000 | £162,750 | £260,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £455,000 | £155,500 | £340,000 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £438,000 | £146,000 | £310,000 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £460,000 | £151,500 | £240,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267 | £220 | £206 | £218 |
| 2017 | £254 | £223 | £200 | £231 |
| 2018 | £255 | £204 | £220 | £221 |
| 2019 | £272 | £209 | £201 | £233 |
| 2020 | £271 | £223 | £232 | £240 |
| 2021 | £315 | £229 | £256 | £256 |
| 2022 | £324 | £243 | £282 | £289 |
| 2023 | £330 | £283 | £291 | £276 |
| 2024 | £316 | £276 | £313 | £286 |
| 2025 | £323 | £265 | £332 | £292 |
| 2026 | £368 | £266 | £333 | £340 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 4BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 25, Sandes Court, Sandes Avenue, Kendal, LA9 4LN | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 8, Sandes Avenue, Kendal, LA9 4SG | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 1, Sandes Avenue, Kendal, LA9 4LL | Other | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Flat 2, County Mews, Sandes Avenue, Kendal, LA9 4LL | Flats | Leasehold | £74,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Flat 27, County Mews, Sandes Avenue, Kendal, LA9 4LL | Flats | Leasehold | £108,000 |
In the LA9 4BS postcode area, located within Kendal Town & Greenside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 4BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Master Mini Market | 94 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4PU | Walking directions to Master Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Beezon Road, Kendal, LA9 6EL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Kendal Mini Market | 70 Stramongate, Kendal, LA9 4BD | Walking directions to Kendal Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Mango & Malt | 12 Wainwright's Yard, Kendal, LA9 4DP | Walking directions to Mango & Malt |
| 0.2 mi | Lakes Movies Convenience Store | 16A Wildman Street, Kendal, LA9 6EN | Walking directions to Lakes Movies Convenience Store |
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 LA9 4BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Giles Charles Archibald
Kendal Strickland and Fell - Elected 5 May 2022
Peter Thornton
Kendal Strickland and Fell - Elected 5 May 2022
Tim Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA9 4BS records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LA9 4BS in Kendal Town & Greenside is £220,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LA9 4BS, including Stramongate Primary School (Good), South Lakes Academy (Good) and Kendal Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA9 4BS is Kendal, about 446 m away.
LA9 4BS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,960 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale covering LA9 4BS is Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Giles Charles Archibald (Liberal Democrats) and Peter Thornton (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.