Postcode LA9 5LY 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 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kendal Town & Greenside is £39,100 per year. The nearest station is Kendal located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Abbot Hall Recreation Ground.
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 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.8% 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 of residents in Kendal Town & Greenside is £39,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA9 5LY.
Kendal Town & Greenside near LA9 5LY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Abbot Hall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Abbot Hall Recreation Ground |
| 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 |
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 5LY postcode area, located within Kendal Town & Greenside, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 5LY
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.