Postcode LA9 6JS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Hill.
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.
Kendal North & Burneside has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.8% 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.
The average income per household in Kendal North & Burneside is £43,072 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA9 6JS.
Kendal North & Burneside near LA9 6JS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kendal | N/A | Walking directions to Kendal |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Castle Hill | Large | Walking directions to Castle Hill |
| 0.5 mi | Goose Holme | Medium | Walking directions to Goose Holme |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £382,500 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £252,500 | £256 |
| Terraced | 32 | £231,000 | £279 |
| Flats | 16 | £170,000 | £273 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 6JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2025 | 8, Kentmere Brow, Kendal, LA9 6JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 9, Whinfell Drive, Kendal, LA9 6JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 7, Langdale Crescent, Kendal, LA9 6JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 92, Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JH | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 29, Peat Lane, Kendal, LA9 6LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the LA9 6JS postcode area, located within Kendal North & Burneside, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 6JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 37 Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6EU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Station View | 1-2 Longpool, Kendal, LA9 6ER | Walking directions to Station View |
| 0.4 mi | Lakes Movies Convenience Store | 16A Wildman Street, Kendal, LA9 6EN | Walking directions to Lakes Movies Convenience Store |
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 6JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jonathan Cornthwaite
Kendal Nether - Elected 5 May 2022
Shirley Amelia Evans
Kendal Nether - Elected 5 May 2022
Tim Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA9 6JS 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.
The median sale price around LA9 6JS in Kendal North & Burneside is £245,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LA9 6JS, including Sandgate School (Good), Castle Park School (Good) and Stramongate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA9 6JS is Kendal, about 600 m away.
LA9 6JS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale covering LA9 6JS 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).
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.