LA9 4DP is an active urban area on Wainwrights Yard, 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 4DP 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 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00097859 (shared with 283 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAINWRIGHTS YARD, LA9 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAINWRIGHTS YARD, LA9 4DP.
396
42
£ 39,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA9 4DP 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 4DP 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 4DP. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA9 4DP is above average at 122 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
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Sandgate School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Kirkbie Kendal School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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 Beer0.2 km
- + 19 more
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 Cafe0.2 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sweets n Shakes0.2 km
- Far Cross Chippy0.7 km
- Sizzle Inn0.5 km
- Thai Pinto Kendal0.2 km
- About Time Espresso Bar0.1 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Zabka Kendal Ltd0.2 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
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Postcode Profile: LA94DP · Data under Open Government Licence