Killington, Sedbergh, LA10 5EP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA10 5EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	49.5%	-0.7%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	49.8%	50.5%	0.7%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LA10 5EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.2%	27.7%	10.5%	37.9%	-10.2%
Married: Opposite sex	65.7%	63.1%	-2.6%	44.2%	18.9%
Married: Same sex	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	5.4%	3.6%	-1.8%	9.1%	-5.5%
Widowed	8.3%	4.4%	-3.9%	6.1%	-1.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.2%	57.3%	7.1%	48.4%	8.9%
Good health	34.1%	34.8%	0.7%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	11.1%	7.8%	-3.3%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.2%	12.6%	-3.6%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	6.9%	-6.3%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	17%	-0.6%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	5.3%	1.9%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	17%	8.2%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	39.2%	39.7%	0.5%	33.8%	5.9%
Other	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.9%	98%	1.1%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	98%	1.1%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	2%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.9%	37.2%	-9.3%
Christian	66.7%	46.2%	20.5%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is LA10 5EP dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LA10 5EP was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 308.1% higher than the Kendal Castle average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

LA10 5EP has the 3rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Kendal Castle and the 142nd highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 642.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LA10 5EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Westmorland And Furness.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Killington, Sedbergh, LA10 5EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA10 5EP

Average Price
£621,964

Semi-Detached
£459,092

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£718,816

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£754,000

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in LA10 5EP

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
High Stangerthwaite, Sedbergh, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building	£730,000	2023-08-29	£764,587
The Old Granary, Sedbergh, Cumbria Other, an established residential building	£725,000	2023-01-26	£731,525
1 Stangerthwaite Barn, Sedbergh, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-05-13	£406,715
2 Stangerthwaite Barn, Sedbergh, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£377,499	2018-04-03	£482,590
1 Stangerthwaite Barn, Sedbergh, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2014-03-21	£379,348

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA10 5EP

Employment

LA10 5EP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LA10 5EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Retired	66
Self-Employed	56
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Agriculture, forestry and fishing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Manufacturing	7
Construction	7
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sedbergh Primary School Long Lane , LA10 5AL	3out of 4	5,059 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Settlebeck School Long Lane , LA10 5AL	3out of 4	5,136 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sedbergh School Malim Lodge , LA10 5RY	- not rated	4,573 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in LA10 5EP area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LA10 5EP postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Average download speed	731.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1000 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	727.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LA10 5EP