Postcode LA9 5DN 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 Town & Greenside area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Miller Field.
Kendal Town & Greenside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Kendal Town & Greenside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA9 5DN.
Kendal Town & Greenside near LA9 5DN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Kendal | N/A | Walking directions to Kendal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Miller Field | Small | Walking directions to Miller Field |
| 0.4 mi | Abbot Hall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Abbot Hall Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Nobles Rest | Small | Walking directions to Nobles Rest |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Kendal Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £435,000 | £373 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £240,000 | £292 |
| Terraced | 34 | £238,750 | £273 |
| Flats | 21 | £125,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £255,000 | £99,605 | £171,000 | £189,950 |
| 2017 | £281,250 | £80,500 | £203,000 | £182,500 |
| 2018 | £278,000 | £107,000 | £175,500 | £196,500 |
| 2019 | £350,000 | £100,000 | £190,000 | £189,950 |
| 2020 | £304,000 | £112,500 | £195,000 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | £375,000 | £112,500 | £220,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £130,000 | £278,000 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £123,400 | £249,975 | £260,000 |
| 2024 | £513,995 | £125,000 | £246,000 | £242,000 |
| 2025 | £529,998 | £118,000 | £243,750 | £244,000 |
| 2026 | £489,000 | £130,000 | £240,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £192 | £218 | £189 |
| 2017 | £251 | £192 | £244 | £195 |
| 2018 | £248 | £174 | £229 | £203 |
| 2019 | £262 | £188 | £225 | £222 |
| 2020 | £286 | £206 | £243 | £229 |
| 2021 | £291 | £202 | £263 | £224 |
| 2022 | £326 | £220 | £323 | £278 |
| 2023 | £358 | £228 | £315 | £277 |
| 2024 | £337 | £182 | £324 | £256 |
| 2025 | £345 | £200 | £282 | £264 |
| 2026 | £416 | £203 | £302 | £267 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 5DN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2025 | 6, Tenterfield, Brigsteer Road, Kendal, LA9 5EA | Terraced | Freehold | £467,500 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | Flat 3, Chapel Court, Bankfield Road, Kendal, LA9 4LA | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 4, East View Court, Kendal, LA9 4LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 12, Queen Street, Kendal, LA9 4LF | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 7, The Old Woodyard, Kendal, LA9 4PZ | Flats | Freehold | £499,000 |
In the LA9 5DN postcode area, located within Kendal Town & Greenside, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 5DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greengate Lane Stores | 37 Greengate Lane, Kendal, LA9 5LL | Walking directions to Greengate Lane Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 65-67 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 2 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Żabka | 47-49 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Walking directions to Żabka |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 26-28 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4SX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Severn
Kendal Highgate - Elected 5 May 2022
Phil Dixon
Kendal Highgate - Elected 5 May 2022
Tim Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA9 5DN records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5DN in Kendal Town & Greenside is £230,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LA9 5DN, including Ghyllside Primary School (Good), South Lakes Academy (Good) and Kendal Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA9 5DN is Kendal, about 1,279 m away.
LA9 5DN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,669 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 5DN is Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matt Severn (Liberal Democrats) and Phil Dixon (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.