Postcode LA9 7FH 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Miller Field.
Kendal South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Kendal South has a low crime rate, with approximately 32 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from LA9 7FH.
Kendal South near LA9 7FH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 | Ford Park | Small | Walking directions to Ford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Abbot Hall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Abbot Hall Recreation Ground |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 7FH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | 28, West Street, Kendal, LA9 5QL | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 1, Parkside Road, Kendal, LA9 7DU | Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 12A, Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, LA9 5AS | Flats | Leasehold | £151,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 5, Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, LA9 5QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 15, Lound Street, Kendal, LA9 7EA | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the LA9 7FH postcode area, located within Kendal South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 7FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EG | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 2 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AB | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Rinkfield Convenience Store | 41 Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7LJ | Walking directions to Rinkfield Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Greengate Lane Stores | 37 Greengate Lane, Kendal, LA9 5LL | Walking directions to Greengate Lane Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 65-67 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 7FH, 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 7FH records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 7FH in Kendal South is £230,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LA9 7FH, including Kirkbie Kendal School (Good), Kendal College (Requires improvement) and Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA9 7FH is Kendal, about 1,395 m away.
LA9 7FH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,755 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 7FH 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.