Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA9 4DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA9 4DX.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates LA9 4DX — age 41, 28% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (41) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LA9 4DX is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Kendal in Kendal. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kendal Strickland and Fell ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

Within the LA9 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4DX 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 4DX. 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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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 4DX is above average at 102 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 offences187
Public order67
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting64
Criminal damage and arson45

school Local Schools

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Stramongate Primary School

Good295 pupils0.3 km
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Ghyllside Primary School

Good461 pupils0.6 km
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Kendal Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.6 km
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Sandgate School

Good115 pupils0.9 km
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Kirkbie Kendal School

Good1045 pupils1.1 km
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Vicarage Park CofE Primary School

Good123 pupils1.1 km
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Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

Good184 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Grape Tree0.2 km
  • TK MAXX0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.2 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 House0.9 km
  • Wakefield Arms0.4 km
  • Hillside0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Ring O' Bells0.5 km
  • Smokies Retro Bar0.2 km
  • The New Inn0.3 km
  • Clock Tower0.2 km
  • Indie Craft Beer0.1 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Castle Street Centre0.6 km
  • Comida (Food)0.3 km
  • Kendal Golf Club0.6 km
  • Nina's Coffee0.2 km
  • Pekora Nera Cafe0.3 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • River Fortune0.9 km
  • Sweets n Shakes0.1 km
  • Far Cross Chippy0.7 km
  • Sizzle Inn0.4 km
  • Thai Pinto Kendal0.1 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Zabka Kendal Ltd0.2 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd0.2 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kendal0.7 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District2.9 km
  • Burneside3.4 km