LA9 4BS is an active urban area located 0.1km from Kendal in Kendal. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kendal Strickland and Fell ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
The people who live in LA9 4BS are typical of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00097859 (shared with 283 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA9 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA9 4BS.
396
42
£ 39,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA9 4BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA9 4BS spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4BS. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA9 4BS is above average at 119 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
The Queen Katherine School
Castle Park School
Kirkbie Kendal School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Grape Tree0.1 km
- TK MAXX0.3 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- Roast Mutton0.2 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Sonata Guest House0.4 km
- Wakefield Arms0.2 km
- Hillside0.6 km
- Martindales Guest House0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Ring O' Bells0.8 km
- Smokies Retro Bar0.3 km
- The New Inn0.6 km
- Clock Tower0.4 km
- Indie Craft Beer0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Castle Street Centre0.5 km
- Comida (Food)0.6 km
- Kendal Golf Club0.7 km
- Nina's Coffee0.1 km
- Pekora Nera Cafe0.1 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Sweets n Shakes0.2 km
- Far Cross Chippy0.5 km
- Sizzle Inn0.8 km
- Thai Pinto Kendal0.2 km
- About Time Espresso Bar0.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Zabka Kendal Ltd0.5 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kendal0.5 km
- Burneside3.1 km
- Oxenholme Lake District3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kendal Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA94BS · Data under Open Government Licence