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LA9

KENDAL

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA9 covers KENDAL in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £300,551
1yr change ▼ 8.2%
Crime 40% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£300,551

▼ 8.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

5% above national avg

Crime Rate

48.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

40% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

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.

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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

£281K £288K £296K £304K £311K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

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 LA9 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LA9 KENDAL

What is the average house price in LA9 KENDAL?
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 KENDAL 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 is the population of LA9 KENDAL?
The population of LA9 (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 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 are schools like in LA9 KENDAL?
There are 17 schools in or near LA9. 6% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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