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.
LA9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LA9 postcode area.
31,612
47
£ 42,720 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Kendal Nursery School
Heron Hill Primary School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Sandgate School
The Queen Katherine School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- The Glen Guest House
- Travelodge Kendal
- Braeside Studios
- Glenholme
- Greggs
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Greggs
- Sports Direct
- Lakeland Hampers
- My Gourmet Mushrooms
- Another Weigh
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- The Barrel House
- 19 The Wine Bar
- Alexander's
- Asda Cafe
- Burneside Cricket Club
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- 1657 Chocolate House
- 2Friends Cafe
- AJ's
- Baba Ganoush Shop
- Bob and Berts
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- ASDA
- B&M Retail Ltd
- E H Booth & Co Ltd
- Food Warehouse
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- About Time Espresso Bar
- Bangkok 7
- Boom Foods
- British Raj
- Bumble Bees
- + 29 more
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