LA9 4BH is an active urban area on Stramongate, 0.3km 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 4BH represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00168553 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRAMONGATE, LA9 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAMONGATE, LA9 4BH.
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
No single demographic signal dominates LA9 4BH — age 58, 60% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £145k. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA9 4BH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
2 sales · Mean £ 145,000
Flat
£ 124,750
10 sales · Mean £ 127,350
Terraced
£ 104,000
1 sales · Mean £ 104,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA9 4BH is above average at 125 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
Kendal Nursery School
Ghyllside Primary School
Sandgate School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Kirkbie Kendal School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Grape Tree0.2 km
- TK MAXX0.3 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- Roast Mutton0.3 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Sonata Guest House0.6 km
- Wakefield Arms0.4 km
- Hillside0.5 km
- Martindales Guest House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Ring O' Bells0.6 km
- Smokies Retro Bar0.3 km
- The New Inn0.4 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
- Indie Craft Beer0.1 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Castle Street Centre0.5 km
- Comida (Food)0.4 km
- Kendal Golf Club0.7 km
- Nina's Coffee0.2 km
- Pekora Nera Cafe0.3 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sweets n Shakes0.0 km
- Far Cross Chippy0.5 km
- Sizzle Inn0.6 km
- Thai Pinto Kendal0.1 km
- About Time Espresso Bar0.1 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Zabka Kendal Ltd0.3 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kendal0.5 km
- Oxenholme Lake District2.9 km
- Burneside3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA94BH · Data under Open Government Licence