Postcode LA9 9SH is located in an urban city, within the Kendal Strickland and Fell ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Kendal Town & Greenside area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kendal Town & Greenside is £43,060 per year. The nearest station is Kendal, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Hill.
Kendal Town & Greenside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Kendal Town & Greenside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kendal Town & Greenside is £43,060 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from LA9 9SH.
Kendal Town & Greenside near LA9 9SH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Hill | Large | Walking directions to Castle Hill |
| 0.2 mi | Goose Holme | Medium | Walking directions to Goose Holme |
| 0.1 mi | Miller Field | Small | Walking directions to Miller Field |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Kendal Strickland and Fell area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £641,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £438,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £247,500 | £320 |
| Terraced | 37 | £227,500 | £300 |
| Flats | 35 | £145,000 | £268 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £297,500 | £132,500 | £196,750 | £189,000 |
| 2017 | £276,000 | £130,000 | £180,000 | £158,000 |
| 2018 | £353,000 | £125,000 | £188,750 | £167,750 |
| 2019 | £356,500 | £118,000 | £187,500 | £167,750 |
| 2020 | £330,000 | £132,000 | £215,000 | £172,500 |
| 2021 | £347,100 | £123,500 | £238,500 | £200,000 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £132,000 | £275,000 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £440,000 | £162,750 | £260,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £455,000 | £155,500 | £340,000 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £438,000 | £146,000 | £310,000 | £240,000 |
| 2026 | £460,000 | £151,500 | £240,000 | £190,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267 | £220 | £206 | £218 |
| 2017 | £254 | £223 | £200 | £231 |
| 2018 | £255 | £204 | £220 | £221 |
| 2019 | £272 | £209 | £201 | £233 |
| 2020 | £271 | £223 | £232 | £240 |
| 2021 | £315 | £229 | £256 | £256 |
| 2022 | £324 | £243 | £282 | £289 |
| 2023 | £330 | £283 | £291 | £276 |
| 2024 | £316 | £276 | £313 | £286 |
| 2025 | £323 | £265 | £332 | £292 |
| 2026 | £368 | £266 | £333 | £340 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA9 9SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 16, Yard, 83, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 79, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Other | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 3, Yard, 77, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 4, Yard, 77, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Other | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 53, Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Other | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the LA9 9SH postcode area, located within Kendal Town & Greenside, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA9 9SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 26-28 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4SX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Żabka | 47-49 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Walking directions to Żabka |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 65-67 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4ED | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Mango & Malt | 12 Wainwright's Yard, Kendal, LA9 4DP | Walking directions to Mango & Malt |
| 0.1 mi | Booths | 11 Wainwright's Yard, Kendal, LA9 4DP | Walking directions to Booths |
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 9SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Giles Charles Archibald
Kendal Strickland and Fell - Elected 5 May 2022
Peter Thornton
Kendal Strickland and Fell - Elected 5 May 2022
Tim Farron
Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA9 9SH records about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9SH in Kendal Town & Greenside is £220,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LA9 9SH, including South Lakes Academy (Good), Stramongate Primary School (Good) and Kendal Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA9 9SH is Kendal, about 714 m away.
LA9 9SH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,960 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 9SH is Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Giles Charles Archibald (Liberal Democrats) and Peter Thornton (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.