Postcode LA9 5EJ 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 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bowling Fell.
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 1.4% 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 5EJ.
Kendal Town & Greenside near LA9 5EJ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bowling Fell | Small | Walking directions to Bowling Fell |
| 0.4 mi | Vicarage Park school playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Park school playing fields |
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 5EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 17, Applewood, Kendal, LA9 5EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 30, Greenwood, Kendal, LA9 5ED | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 7, Fernwood Drive, Kendal, LA9 5BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 11, Cherry Tree Crescent, Kendal, LA9 5EN | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 19, Cherry Tree Crescent, Kendal, LA9 5EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the LA9 5EJ postcode area, located within Kendal Town & Greenside, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 5EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greengate Lane Stores | 37 Greengate Lane, Kendal, LA9 5LL | Walking directions to Greengate Lane Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 2 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 65-67 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 5EJ, 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 5EJ 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 5EJ 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 10 schools close to LA9 5EJ, including Ghyllside Primary School (Good), Vicarage Park CofE Primary School (Good) and Kendal College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA9 5EJ 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 5EJ 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.