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LA8

KENDAL

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA8 encompasses KENDAL and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £460,126
1yr change ▲ 9.2%
Crime 57% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£460,126

▲ 9.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

60% above national avg

Crime Rate

35.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

57% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

338 Mbps

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.

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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

£448K £458K £469K £479K £489K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

38

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.

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338.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LA8 KENDAL

What is the average house price in LA8 KENDAL?
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 KENDAL 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 is the population of LA8 KENDAL?
The population of LA8 (KENDAL) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 38 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LA8 KENDAL?
There are 9 schools in or near LA8. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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