Postcode LA9 7LH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Kendal South ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland is £54,372 per year. The nearest station is Oxenholme Lake District, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ford Park.
Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland is £54,372 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from LA9 7LH.
Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland near LA9 7LH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxenholme Lake District located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Oxenholme Lake District | N/A | Walking directions to Oxenholme Lake District |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ford Park | Small | Walking directions to Ford Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Kendal South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £653,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £462,500 | £353 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £272,000 | £335 |
| Terraced | 18 | £213,000 | £282 |
| Flats | 8 | £116,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £362,500 | £232,000 | £255,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £377,500 | £154,000 | £205,750 | £169,500 |
| 2018 | £392,500 | £174,000 | £240,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £381,248 | £249,000 | £212,500 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | £375,000 | £196,250 | £288,750 | £184,500 |
| 2021 | £432,495 | £174,500 | £240,500 | £195,776 |
| 2022 | £434,998 | £153,000 | £283,000 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £465,000 | £92,374 | £285,000 | £250,500 |
| 2024 | £460,000 | £215,000 | £285,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £450,000 | £145,000 | £267,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £510,000 | £128,125 | £305,000 | £156,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257 | £268 | £236 | £208 |
| 2017 | £276 | £204 | £238 | £227 |
| 2018 | £256 | £197 | £237 | £240 |
| 2019 | £270 | £261 | £264 | £225 |
| 2020 | £298 | £243 | £245 | £251 |
| 2021 | £292 | £226 | £282 | £272 |
| 2022 | £321 | £209 | £337 | £302 |
| 2023 | £348 | £148 | £313 | £282 |
| 2024 | £335 | £267 | £339 | £249 |
| 2025 | £353 | £228 | £335 | £285 |
| 2026 | £309 | £212 | £294 | £171 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 7LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 4, Mill Yard, Kendal, LA9 7LH | Other | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | 2, Natland Mill Beck Lane, Kendal, LA9 7LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 6, Beechnut Road, Kendal, LA9 7FF | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 10, Beechnut Road, Kendal, LA9 7FF | Detached | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 4, Helme Drive, Kendal, LA9 7JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £405,000 |
In the LA9 7LH postcode area, located within Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 7LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7JA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Rinkfield Convenience Store | 41 Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7LJ | Walking directions to Rinkfield Convenience Store |
| 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 7LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Doug Rathbone
Kendal South - Elected 5 May 2022
Jonathan Richard Brook
Kendal South - Elected 5 May 2022
Tim Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA9 7LH records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 drugs.
The median sale price around LA9 7LH in Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland is £295,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to LA9 7LH, including Heron Hill Primary School (Good), Kirkbie Kendal School (Good) and Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA9 7LH is Oxenholme Lake District, about 1,330 m away.
LA9 7LH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,545 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 7LH is Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Doug Rathbone (Liberal Democrats) and Jonathan Richard Brook (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.