Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

COLLEGE MEWS, LA9 4BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE MEWS, LA9 4BF.

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Population

193

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA9 4BF 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LA9 4BF spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £227k.

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

LA9 4BF is an active urban area on College Mews, 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 4BF 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. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00168552 (shared with 10 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 4BF. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 215,000

5 sales · Mean £ 203,100

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

Crime around LA9 4BF is above average at 134 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.

Violence and sexual offences200
Public order75
Shoplifting66
Anti-social behaviour62
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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Stramongate Primary School

Good295 pupils0.1 km
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Kendal Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.7 km
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Sandgate School

Good115 pupils0.8 km
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Ghyllside Primary School

Good461 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.1 km
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The Queen Katherine School

Good953 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Park School

Good312 pupils1.3 km
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Kirkbie Kendal School

Good1045 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Charlies Cafe-Bar0.2 km
  • Creative Arts Centre - Kendal College0.3 km
  • Eastern Balti0.3 km
  • The Albion Social and Snooker Club0.3 km
  • The County Hotel0.4 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Outside In Kendal0.2 km
  • Far Cross Chippy0.4 km
  • Sizzle Inn0.7 km
  • Thai Pinto Kendal0.2 km
  • Sweets n Shakes0.1 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • Gliskey0.8 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Sports Direct0.2 km
  • Grape Tree0.2 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The New Inn0.5 km
  • Ring O' Bells0.7 km
  • Smokies Retro Bar0.3 km
  • Clock Tower0.4 km
  • Indie Craft Beer0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Zabka Kendal Ltd0.4 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd0.3 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Sonata Guest House0.5 km
  • Wakefield Arms0.3 km
  • Hillside0.6 km
  • Martindales Guest House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kendal0.4 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District3.0 km
  • Burneside3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kendal Rail Station0.4 km