Postcode LA9 7LJ is located in an urban city, within the Kendal South 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 Oxenholme Lake District, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ford Park.
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 4.5% 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 43 ft away from LA9 7LJ.
Kendal South near LA9 7LJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oxenholme Lake District located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ford Park | Small | Walking directions to Ford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kirkbie Kendal School Football Field | Small | Walking directions to Kirkbie Kendal School Football Field |
| 0.4 mi | Vicarage Park school playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Park school playing fields |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 7LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 64, Rinkfield, Kendal, LA9 7LN | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 15, Riverdale Court, Kendal, LA9 7LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 23, Riverdale Court, Kendal, LA9 7LQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 72, Rinkfield, Kendal, LA9 7LP | Terraced | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 84, Rinkfield, Kendal, LA9 7LP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £208,000 |
In the LA9 7LJ postcode area, located within Kendal South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 7LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rinkfield Convenience Store | 41 Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7LJ | Walking directions to Rinkfield Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EG | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 2 Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7JL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7JA | Walking directions to Asda |
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 7LJ, 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 7LJ 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 7LJ in Kendal South is £295,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LA9 7LJ, including Kirkbie Kendal School (Good), Heron Hill Primary School (Good) and Kendal College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA9 7LJ 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 7LJ 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.