LA9 — KENDAL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LA9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA9 is £300,551, which is 18% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Property values in LA9 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in LA9 have fallen 8.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£462,376	385
Semi-detached	£273,112	483
Terraced	£245,289	487
Flat	£177,280	315
All types	£300,551	1738

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LA9

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

With 48.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA9 has a crime rate well 40% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LA9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA9 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kendal Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Heron Hill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Oswald's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Thomas's CofE Primary 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 LA9 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA9 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

LA9 — KENDAL

Area Summary

LA9 (KENDAL) offers property prices near the national average (£300,551), low crime (40% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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KENDAL

£460K

▲ 9.2% YoY

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£339K

▼ 7.4% YoY

LA11

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£327K

▼ 7.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LA9?

The average house price in LA9 (KENDAL) is £300,551, based on 1738 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.2% over the past year.

Is LA9 a safe area to live?

Crime in LA9 is significantly below the national average (48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LA9?

There are 17 schools in or near LA9. 6% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LA9?

Council tax in LA9 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 LA9?

The average broadband download speed in LA9 is 369 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LA9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in LA9 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.