Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

LA9 4HF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

252

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA9 4HF 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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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LA9 4HF is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

LA9 4HF is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Kirkbarrow in Kendal. Administratively it sits within Kendal Highgate ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal 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. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4HF are sourced from Output Area E00097881 (shared with 17 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 4HF. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around LA9 4HF is above average at 105 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 offences222
Public order72
Anti-social behaviour66
Shoplifting59
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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Ghyllside Primary School

Good461 pupils0.4 km
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Stramongate Primary School

Good295 pupils0.5 km
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Kendal Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.6 km
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Vicarage Park CofE Primary School

Good123 pupils1.0 km
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Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

Good184 pupils1.0 km
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Kirkbie Kendal School

Good1045 pupils1.1 km
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Sandgate School

Good115 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Grape Tree0.4 km
  • TK MAXX0.2 km
  • Oxfam0.1 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Roast Mutton0.3 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Sonata Guest House0.8 km
  • Glenholme0.9 km
  • Lyndhurst Guest House0.8 km
  • Wakefield Arms0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Ring O' Bells0.4 km
  • Smokies Retro Bar0.2 km
  • The New Inn0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.1 km
  • Indie Craft Beer0.3 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Castle Street Centre0.8 km
  • Comida (Food)0.1 km
  • Kendal Golf Club0.4 km
  • Nina's Coffee0.4 km
  • Pekora Nera Cafe0.4 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • River Fortune0.8 km
  • Sweets n Shakes0.4 km
  • Far Cross Chippy0.9 km
  • Sizzle Inn0.3 km
  • Thai Pinto Kendal0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Zabka Kendal Ltd0.1 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd0.3 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kendal0.9 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District2.9 km
  • Burneside3.5 km