LA9 postcode: what it's like to live there
The LA9 district covers Kendal, Levens. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£248k
England £300k
Recorded crime
88
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.9 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£33,657
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
96%
of homes
Council tax
£2,345
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
11 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in LA9
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£376k
Semi-detached
£260k
Terraced
£228k
Flat
£135k
Primary schools in LA9
- Castle Park School · LA9 6BE · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 47% in England
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal · LA9 5HB · Remains Good (2024) · Top 24% in England
- Ghyllside Primary School · LA9 4JB · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Top 33% in England
- Heron Hill Primary School · LA9 7JH · Remains Good (2022) · Top 48% in England
- St Mark's CofE Primary School · LA9 7QH · Remains Good (2023) · Top 47% in England
- St Oswald's CofE Primary School · LA9 6QR · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 19% in England
- St Thomas's CofE Primary School · LA9 5PP · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 48% in England
- Stramongate Primary School · LA9 4BT · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 29% in England
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary School · LA9 5BP · Remains Good (2023)
Secondary schools in LA9
- Kirkbie Kendal School · LA9 7EQ · Remains Good (Concerns) (2024) · Top 28% in England
- The Queen Katherine School · LA9 6PJ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 33% in England
Fee-paying schools in LA9
- Appletree School · LA9 7QS · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Cambian Whinfell School · LA9 5EZ · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- South Lakes Academy · LA9 4ED · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in LA9
- Stagecoach Kendal · LA9 4DL
- Sunnybrow · LA9 5DR · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Daisies Day Nursery · LA9 6DR · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Saplings Day Nursery · LA9 6NZ
- Meadow View · LA9 6PP · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in LA9
- Captain French Surgery · LA9 4JE
- Station House Surgery · LA9 6SA
- The James Cochrane Pract. · LA9 7HR
Neighbourhoods in LA9
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of LA9 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Town & Greenside | 36% | £204k | Very high | 7 min |
| Kendal North & Burneside | 26% | £248k | Average | 12 min |
| Kendal South | 21% | £277k | Very low | 10 min |
| Kendal East & Whinfell | 13% | £273k | Very low | 18 min |
| Burton-in-Kendal, Levens & Natland | 4% | £350k | Very low | 18 min |
Questions
Where is the LA9 postcode?
LA9 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Kendal, Levens, with 941 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in LA9?
The typical home price across LA9's neighbourhoods is £248k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in LA9?
9 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a LA9 postcode, plus 3 fee-paying.