LA9 4AP is an active urban area located 0.3km from Kendal in Kendal. Administratively it sits within Kendal Strickland and Fell ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00097859 (shared with 283 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA9 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA9 4AP.
396
42
£ 39,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA9 4AP 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 4AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4AP. 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 4AP is above average at 128 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
Kirkbie Kendal School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Grape Tree0.1 km
- TK MAXX0.2 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- Roast Mutton0.2 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Sonata Guest House0.6 km
- Wakefield Arms0.3 km
- Hillside0.5 km
- Martindales Guest House0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Ring O' Bells0.6 km
- Smokies Retro Bar0.2 km
- The New Inn0.4 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
- Indie Craft Beer0.1 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Castle Street Centre0.5 km
- Comida (Food)0.4 km
- Kendal Golf Club0.6 km
- Nina's Coffee0.1 km
- Pekora Nera Cafe0.2 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sweets n Shakes0.0 km
- Far Cross Chippy0.6 km
- Sizzle Inn0.6 km
- Thai Pinto Kendal0.0 km
- About Time Espresso Bar0.1 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Zabka Kendal Ltd0.3 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kendal0.5 km
- Oxenholme Lake District3.0 km
- Burneside3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA94AP · Data under Open Government Licence