Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

PRINTERS CROFT, LA9 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINTERS CROFT, LA9 4DJ.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA9 4DJ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA9 4DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £159k. Property prices are trending up 32.1% year-on-year.

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

LA9 4DJ is an active urban area on Printers Croft, 0.2km 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 4DJ offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 32.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00097859 (shared with 283 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 4DJ. 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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 153,250

10 sales · Mean £ 159,850

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LA9 4DJ is above average at 116 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 offences210
Public order69
Shoplifting60
Anti-social behaviour59
Criminal damage and arson49

school Local Schools

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Stramongate Primary School

Good295 pupils0.3 km
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Kendal Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.4 km
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Ghyllside Primary School

Good461 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.0 km
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Sandgate School

Good115 pupils1.1 km
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Vicarage Park CofE Primary School

Good123 pupils1.2 km
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Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

Good184 pupils1.3 km
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Kirkbie Kendal School

Good1045 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Grape Tree0.1 km
  • TK MAXX0.0 km
  • Oxfam0.2 km
  • Poundland0.1 km
  • Roast Mutton0.0 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Sonata Guest House0.5 km
  • Wakefield Arms0.2 km
  • Hillside0.3 km
  • Martindales Guest House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Ring O' Bells0.6 km
  • Smokies Retro Bar0.0 km
  • The New Inn0.3 km
  • Clock Tower0.2 km
  • Indie Craft Beer0.1 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Castle Street Centre0.7 km
  • Comida (Food)0.3 km
  • Kendal Golf Club0.4 km
  • Nina's Coffee0.1 km
  • Pekora Nera Cafe0.1 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Sweets n Shakes0.2 km
  • Far Cross Chippy0.7 km
  • Sizzle Inn0.6 km
  • Thai Pinto Kendal0.2 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 Ltd0.0 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kendal0.7 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District3.1 km
  • Burneside3.2 km