Area Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA9 postcode area.

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Population

31,612

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,720 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

LA9 is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £253k. Property prices are trending down 9.7% year-on-year.

home £253,375 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA9 is a postcode district in South Lakeland, North West, covering 924 active and 337 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LA9 (17%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (8%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes LA9 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LA9 are around £253k, down 9.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LA9 at 219 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LA9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2983
Anti-social behaviour682
Criminal damage and arson619
Public order608
Shoplifting549

school Local Schools

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Kendal Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils
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Heron Hill Primary School

Good432 pupils
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Vicarage Park CofE Primary School

Good123 pupils
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School

Good93 pupils
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Good164 pupils
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Sandgate School

Good115 pupils
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The Queen Katherine School

Good953 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • The Glen Guest House
  • Travelodge Kendal
  • Braeside Studios
  • Glenholme
  • Greggs
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Greggs
  • Sports Direct
  • Lakeland Hampers
  • My Gourmet Mushrooms
  • Another Weigh
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • The Barrel House
  • 19 The Wine Bar
  • Alexander's
  • Asda Cafe
  • Burneside Cricket Club
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • 1657 Chocolate House
  • 2Friends Cafe
  • AJ's
  • Baba Ganoush Shop
  • Bob and Berts
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • ASDA
  • B&M Retail Ltd
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd
  • Food Warehouse
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • About Time Espresso Bar
  • Bangkok 7
  • Boom Foods
  • British Raj
  • Bumble Bees
  • + 29 more