Postcode LA9 5LN 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 moderate crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kendal Town & Greenside is £43,060 per year. The nearest station is Kendal located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.7% 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 5LN.
Kendal Town & Greenside near LA9 5LN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kendal | N/A | Walking directions to Kendal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Miller Field | Small | Walking directions to Miller Field |
| 0.3 mi | Abbot Hall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Abbot Hall Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Bowling Fell | Small | Walking directions to Bowling Fell |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 in Kendal Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £825,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £105,046 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £243,750 |
| Terraced | 30 | £237,750 |
10 year median price trend in Kendal Highgate
In the LA9 5LN postcode area, located within Kendal Town & Greenside, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 5LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Greengate Lane Stores | 37 Greengate Lane, Kendal, LA9 5LL | Walking directions to Greengate Lane Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 2 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 65-67 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Żabka | 47-49 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Walking directions to Żabka |
| 0.5 mi | Shell Shop | Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EG | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
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 5LN, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.