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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kendal South is £46,536 per year. The nearest station is Oxenholme Lake District located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Ford Park.
Kendal South has a low 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 34.5 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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Kendal South area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £480,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £156,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 26 | £226,250 |
10 year median price trend in Kendal South
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 Post Office | 41 Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7LJ | Walking directions to Rinkfield Post Office |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.