Postcode LA9 5BJ is located in an urban city, within the Kendal Highgate ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Kendal South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kendal South is £44,400 per year. The nearest station is Kendal located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Bowling Fell.
Kendal South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Kendal South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kendal South is £44,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA9 5BJ.
Kendal South near LA9 5BJ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bowling Fell | Small | Walking directions to Bowling Fell |
| 0.3 mi | Vicarage Park school playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Park school playing fields |
| 0.5 mi | Romney Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Romney Gardens |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Kendal Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £494,995 |
| Flats | 18 | £105,046 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kendal Highgate
In the LA9 5BJ postcode area, located within Kendal South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 5BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greengate Lane Stores | 37 Greengate Lane, Kendal, LA9 5LL | Walking directions to Greengate Lane Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | 2 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AB | Walking directions to Go Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.