LA9 4AT is an active urban area on Kent Street, 0.3km from Kendal in Kendal. Administratively it sits within Kendal Strickland and Fell ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA9 4AT offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00168545 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENT STREET, LA9 4AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENT STREET, LA9 4AT.
212
41
£ 39,100 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA9 4AT spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £96k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA9 4AT. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
5 sales · Mean £ 87,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA9 4AT is above average at 115 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stramongate Primary School
Kendal Nursery School
Ghyllside Primary School
Sandgate School
Kirkbie Kendal School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Grape Tree0.2 km
- TK MAXX0.2 km
- Oxfam0.2 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Roast Mutton0.2 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Sonata Guest House0.7 km
- Lyndhurst Guest House1.0 km
- Wakefield Arms0.4 km
- Hillside0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Ring O' Bells0.6 km
- Smokies Retro Bar0.2 km
- The New Inn0.3 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
- Indie Craft Beer0.1 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Castle Street Centre0.5 km
- Comida (Food)0.3 km
- Kendal Golf Club0.6 km
- Nina's Coffee0.2 km
- Pekora Nera Cafe0.3 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- River Fortune1.0 km
- Sweets n Shakes0.1 km
- Far Cross Chippy0.6 km
- Sizzle Inn0.5 km
- Thai Pinto Kendal0.1 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Zabka Kendal Ltd0.2 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kendal0.6 km
- Oxenholme Lake District2.9 km
- Burneside3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA94AT · Data under Open Government Licence