LA9 4AQ is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Kirkbarrow in Kendal. Administratively it sits within Kendal Highgate ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LA9 4AQ offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00097884 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA9 4AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA9 4AQ.
216
45
£ 39,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA9 4AQ 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 4AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA9 4AQ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA9 4AQ is moderate at 67 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
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Kendal Nursery School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Kirkbie Kendal School
Heron Hill Primary School
Sandgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Grape Tree0.6 km
- TK MAXX0.5 km
- Oxfam0.3 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Roast Mutton0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Glenholme0.7 km
- Lyndhurst Guest House0.6 km
- Wakefield Arms0.7 km
- Hillside0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Ring O' Bells0.2 km
- Smokies Retro Bar0.5 km
- The New Inn0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.3 km
- Indie Craft Beer0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Castle Street Centre0.9 km
- Comida (Food)0.2 km
- Kendal Golf Club0.6 km
- Nina's Coffee0.6 km
- Pekora Nera Cafe0.6 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- River Fortune0.6 km
- Sweets n Shakes0.5 km
- Sizzle Inn0.1 km
- Thai Pinto Kendal0.5 km
- About Time Espresso Bar0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Zabka Kendal Ltd0.2 km
- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kendal1.0 km
- Oxenholme Lake District2.6 km
- Burneside3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: LA94AQ · Data under Open Government Licence