Postcode LA9 5QW 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 South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kendal South is £46,536 per year. The nearest station is Kendal, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ford Park.
Kendal South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Kendal South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kendal South is £46,536 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from LA9 5QW.
Kendal South near LA9 5QW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ford Park | Small | Walking directions to Ford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Abbot Hall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Abbot Hall Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Kirkbie Kendal School Football Field | Small | Walking directions to Kirkbie Kendal School Football Field |
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 5QW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov 2025 | 35, Park Avenue, Kendal, LA9 5QN | Terraced | Freehold | £279,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 35, Park Street, Kendal, LA9 5QP | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 27, Park Street, Kendal, LA9 5QP | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 28, West Street, Kendal, LA9 5QL | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 8, West Street, Kendal, LA9 5QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the LA9 5QW postcode area, located within Kendal South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 5QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shell Shop | Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EG | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Rinkfield Convenience Store | 41 Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7LJ | Walking directions to Rinkfield Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 2 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Greengate Lane Stores | 37 Greengate Lane, Kendal, LA9 5LL | Walking directions to Greengate Lane Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 2 Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7JL | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5QW, 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 5QW records about 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 5QW in Kendal South is £230,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LA9 5QW, including Kendal College (Requires improvement), Kirkbie Kendal School (Good) and Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA9 5QW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,658 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 5QW 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.