Hill Top Cottage is in Levens, Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA8 8PQ is located in the Levens and Crooklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Top Cottage, Levens, Kendal, LA8 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA8 8PF, LA8 8PB, LA8 8PE, LA8 8PX, LA8 8PD, LA8 8LT, LA8 8NG, LA8 8LU, LA8 8NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA8 8PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.7% | 49.1% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.9% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 LA8 8PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 15.9% | 21.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 58.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 48.3% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 33.6% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 15.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 10.3% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 45.2% | -2.0% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.6% | 97.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 98.1% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Top Cottage was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.4% lower than the Burton and Holme average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Hill Top Cottage has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burton and Holme and the 4th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hill Top Cottage, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2016-11-25 | £296,334 |
| 2 Hill Top Cottage, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 1996-11-08 | £414,041 |
LA8 8PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
LA8 8PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LA8 8PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levens CofE School Church Road Levens , Levens LA8 8PU | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosscrake CofE Primary School Stainton , LA8 0LB | 3out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Oxenholme Lane , Natland LA9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 5,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallam School Haverflatts Lane , Milnthorpe LA7 7DD | 3out of 4 | 5,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oversands School Witherslack , LA11 6SD | - not rated | 5,334 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | Hare And Hounds, Levens | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunniside Recreation Ground SUNNYSIDE SUNNYSIDE | grass pitches | 814 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.