Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

STRAMONGATE, LA9 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAMONGATE, LA9 4BH.

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Population

137

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences202
Public order71
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting66
Criminal damage and arson49

school Local Schools

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Stramongate Primary School

Good295 pupils0.2 km
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Kendal Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.7 km
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Ghyllside Primary School

Good461 pupils0.7 km
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Sandgate School

Good115 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.2 km
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Kirkbie Kendal School

Good1045 pupils1.2 km
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Vicarage Park CofE Primary School

Good123 pupils1.3 km
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Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

Good184 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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