Postcode LA9 5LA 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Miller Field.
Kendal Town & Greenside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,637 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Kendal Town & Greenside has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from LA9 5LA.
Kendal Town & Greenside near LA9 5LA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kendal located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Kendal | N/A | Walking directions to Kendal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Miller Field | Small | Walking directions to Miller Field |
| 0.2 mi | Abbot Hall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Abbot Hall Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Bowling Fell | Small | Walking directions to Bowling Fell |
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 5LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2026 | 6, Mint Cake Mews, Kendal, LA9 5LB | Terraced | Leasehold | £222,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 4, Mint Cake Mews, Kendal, LA9 5LB | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 13, Gillinggate, Kendal, LA9 4JE | Terraced | Freehold | £392,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 34, Gillinggate, Kendal, LA9 4JE | Terraced | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Flat 6, Garnett Croft Yard, 138, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HW | Flats | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the LA9 5LA postcode area, located within Kendal Town & Greenside, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 2 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Greengate Lane Stores | 37 Greengate Lane, Kendal, LA9 5LL | Walking directions to Greengate Lane Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 65-67 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 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 5LA, 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 5LA records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5LA 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 5LA, including Ghyllside Primary School (Good), South Lakes Academy (Good) and Kendal College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA9 5LA is Kendal, about 1,178 m away.
LA9 5LA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,637 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 5LA 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.