Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

NEW ROAD, LA9 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, LA9 4AY.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LA9 4AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £200k.

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

LA9 4AY is an active urban area on New Road, 0.3km 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 4AY offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00168545 (shared with 88 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 4AY. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 230,000

2 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Flat

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 163,333

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

Crime around LA9 4AY is above average at 115 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences191
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order68
Shoplifting65
Criminal damage and arson47

school Local Schools

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Stramongate Primary School

Good295 pupils0.2 km
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Kendal Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.6 km
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Ghyllside Primary School

Good461 pupils0.7 km
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Sandgate School

Good115 pupils0.9 km
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Kirkbie Kendal School

Good1045 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.2 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Grape Tree0.2 km
  • TK MAXX0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.3 km
  • Poundland0.2 km
  • Roast Mutton0.3 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Sonata Guest House0.7 km
  • Lyndhurst Guest House1.0 km
  • Wakefield Arms0.4 km
  • Hillside0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Castle Street Centre0.5 km
  • Comida (Food)0.4 km
  • Kendal Golf Club0.6 km
  • Nina's Coffee0.2 km
  • Pekora Nera Cafe0.3 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • River Fortune1.0 km
  • Sweets n Shakes0.1 km
  • Far Cross Chippy0.6 km
  • Sizzle Inn0.5 km
  • Thai Pinto Kendal0.1 km
  • + 25 more
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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

  • Kendal0.6 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District2.9 km
  • Burneside3.4 km