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LA9 6FL

Gavel Court

Kendal Nether

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Overview

Postcode LA9 6FL is located in an urban city, within the Kendal Nether ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Kendal North & Burneside area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kendal North & Burneside is £43,072 per year. The nearest station is Kendal, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Goose Holme.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Kendal North & Burneside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kendal North & Burneside has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.2%

Approximately 31.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kendal North & Burneside is £43,072 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from LA9 6FL.

Flood risk

Medium

Kendal North & Burneside near LA9 6FL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kendal located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA9 6FL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kendal

N/A

Walking directions to Kendal

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA9 6FL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGoose HolmeMediumWalking directions to Goose Holme

Area Profile

Population
549
Population density
7,339.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.99(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.59(-49%)
Other crime
3.06(+23%)
Public order
3.06(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.68(-85%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
476
87.18%
Other White
52
9.52%
Caribbean
5
0.92%
Chinese
3
0.55%
Indian
3
0.55%
Total population: 546

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
25.44%
Level 3 (A level)
76
19.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
15.87%
No qualifications
59
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
13.35%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
28.44%
Other social rented
59
27.06%
Owns with a mortgage
57
26.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
12.39%
Social rents from council
9
4.13%
Total households: 218

Property prices in Kendal Nether

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £323K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Kendal Nether area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £613,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kendal Nether over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£382,500£331
Semi-Detached26£252,500£256
Terraced32£231,000£279
Flats16£170,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kendal Nether

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kendal Nether.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£139,950£173,500£136,500
2017£266,000£117,475£200,000£153,000
2018£337,250£132,950£191,000£164,950
2019£315,250£158,250£190,000£175,000
2020£272,500£140,744£180,000£165,000
2021£300,000£135,000£216,250£240,000
2022£385,000£180,000£240,000£213,500
2023£297,000£237,500£230,000£208,500
2024£421,000£265,000£240,000£202,500
2025£337,500£196,950£260,000£231,000
2026£435,000£305,000£235,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kendal Nether.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kendal Nether.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£293£181£222£177
2017£253£201£215£196
2018£259£217£220£204
2019£243£200£218£203
2020£245£185£216£229
2021£296£208£263£232
2022£337£279£290£267
2023£311£305£287£267
2024£325£372£301£270
2025£333£306£255£274
2026£313£193£291£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kendal Nether.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kendal Nether in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 6FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 6FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202528, Appleby Road, Kendal, LA9 6ESTerracedFreehold£220,000
19 Jan 2026Unit 18, Kendal Business Park, Kendal, LA9 6EWOtherLeasehold£177,500
26 Nov 202542, Drovers Drive, Kendal, LA9 6FHFlatsLeasehold£158,000
16 Jun 202556, Drovers Drive, Kendal, LA9 6FHFlatsLeasehold£135,000
11 Jul 20253, Copperfield Lane, Kendal, LA9 6HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the LA9 6FL postcode area, located within Kendal North & Burneside, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA9 6FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSandgate SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryStramongate Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThe Queen Katherine SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 6FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA9 6FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar37 Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6EUWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miStation View1-2 Longpool, Kendal, LA9 6ERWalking directions to Station View
0.3 miLakes Movies Convenience Store16A Wildman Street, Kendal, LA9 6ENWalking directions to Lakes Movies Convenience Store
0.3 miLidlBeezon Road, Kendal, LA9 6ELWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miPenny on the Move49 Shap Road, Kendal, LA9 6DLWalking directions to Penny on the Move

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).

Band A£1,593
Band B£1,858
Band C£2,124
Band D£2,389
Band E£2,920
Band F£3,451
Band G£3,982
Band H£4,778

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA9 6FL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Cornthwaite

Kendal Nether - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Shirley Amelia Evans

Kendal Nether - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tim Farron

Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWestmorland and FurnessE06000064
Parliamentary ConstituencyWestmorland and LonsdaleE14001580
WardKendal NetherE05014233
ParishKendalE04002617
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kendal North & BurnesideE02004017
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Lakeland 003BE01019359
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced2015-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LA9 6FL

Is LA9 6FL (Kendal North & Burneside) safe?

The area around LA9 6FL records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LA9 6FL?

The median sale price around LA9 6FL in Kendal North & Burneside is £245,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA9 6FL?

There are 9 schools close to LA9 6FL, including Sandgate School (Good), Stramongate Primary School (Good) and The Queen Katherine School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA9 6FL?

The closest station to LA9 6FL is Kendal, about 293 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA9 6FL?

LA9 6FL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA9 6FL (Kendal North & Burneside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale covering LA9 6FL is Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jonathan Cornthwaite (Liberal Democrats) and Shirley Amelia Evans (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.