LA9 4HF is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Kirkbarrow in Kendal. Administratively it sits within Kendal Highgate ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4HF are sourced from Output Area E00097881 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA9 4HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA9 4HF.
252
49
£ 39,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA9 4HF 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
LA9 4HF is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA9 4HF. The average age is 49.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA9 4HF is above average at 105 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
Ghyllside Primary School
Stramongate Primary School
Kendal Nursery School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Kirkbie Kendal School
Sandgate School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Grape Tree0.4 km
- TK MAXX0.2 km
- Oxfam0.1 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- Roast Mutton0.3 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Sonata Guest House0.8 km
- Glenholme0.9 km
- Lyndhurst Guest House0.8 km
- Wakefield Arms0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Ring O' Bells0.4 km
- Smokies Retro Bar0.2 km
- The New Inn0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.1 km
- Indie Craft Beer0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Castle Street Centre0.8 km
- Comida (Food)0.1 km
- Kendal Golf Club0.4 km
- Nina's Coffee0.4 km
- Pekora Nera Cafe0.4 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- River Fortune0.8 km
- Sweets n Shakes0.4 km
- Far Cross Chippy0.9 km
- Sizzle Inn0.3 km
- Thai Pinto Kendal0.3 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Zabka Kendal Ltd0.1 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kendal0.9 km
- Oxenholme Lake District2.9 km
- Burneside3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA94HF · Data under Open Government Licence