LA8 — KENDAL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LA8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA8 is £460,126, which is 81% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA8 cost 60.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA8 have risen 9.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£571,441	149
Semi-detached	£360,814	90
Terraced	£310,456	101
Flat	£315,185	33
All types	£460,126	407

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LA8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 35.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA8 has a crime rate well 57% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LA8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA8 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Levens CofE School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Old Hutton CofE School	Primary	Good	mi
Staveley CofE School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Crosscrake CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Crosthwaite CofE School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LA8 are 338.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

338.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA8 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LA8 — KENDAL

Area Summary

LA8 (KENDAL) offers above-average property prices (£460,126, 60% above national average), low crime (57% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (338 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LA7

MILNTHORPE

£373K

▼ 10.8% YoY

LA9

KENDAL

£301K

▼ 8.2% YoY

LA10

SEDBERGH

£339K

▼ 7.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LA8?

The average house price in LA8 (KENDAL) is £460,126, based on 407 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 60% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.2% over the past year.

Is LA8 a safe area to live?

Crime in LA8 is significantly below the national average (35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LA8?

There are 9 schools in or near LA8. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LA8?

Council tax in LA8 is collected by Lancaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,251 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LA8?

The average broadband download speed in LA8 is 338 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LA8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in LA8 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.