LA9 4BA is an active urban area on Melrose Place, 0.4km from Kendal in Kendal. Administratively it sits within Kendal Strickland and Fell ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For families considering a move, LA9 4BA represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00168553 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELROSE PLACE, LA9 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE PLACE, LA9 4BA.
137
58
£ 39,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LA9 4BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 58, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA9 4BA. The average age is 57.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA9 4BA is above average at 135 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stramongate Primary School
Sandgate School
Kendal Nursery School
Ghyllside Primary School
Castle Park School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
The Queen Katherine School
Kirkbie Kendal School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Charlies Cafe-Bar0.4 km
- Creative Arts Centre - Kendal College0.3 km
- Eastern Balti0.3 km
- The Albion Social and Snooker Club0.4 km
- The County Hotel0.4 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Outside In Kendal0.3 km
- Far Cross Chippy0.4 km
- Sizzle Inn0.6 km
- Thai Pinto Kendal0.2 km
- Sweets n Shakes0.2 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Gliskey0.9 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Sports Direct0.4 km
- Grape Tree0.3 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The New Inn0.5 km
- Ring O' Bells0.7 km
- Smokies Retro Bar0.4 km
- Clock Tower0.5 km
- Indie Craft Beer0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Zabka Kendal Ltd0.4 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Sonata Guest House0.7 km
- Wakefield Arms0.5 km
- Hillside0.6 km
- Martindales Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kendal0.4 km
- Oxenholme Lake District2.9 km
- Burneside3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kendal Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA94BA · Data under Open Government Licence