Windermere Road is in Staveley, Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA8 9LY is located in the Upper Kent 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 Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA8 9LZ, LA8 9NS, LA8 9NU, LA8 9NW, LA8 9NT, LA8 9NA, LA8 9NX, LA8 9LX, LA8 9LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA8 9LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 39.8% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 38.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 4.8% | -10.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.6% | 45.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 38.7% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 11.8% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 12.2% | -15.1% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 46.3% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 94.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 87.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 87.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windermere Road was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windermere Road has the 52nd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 367th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-01-15 | £237,160 |
| The Old Bank Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-08-16 | £281,797 |
| 4 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-12-20 | £201,404 |
| The Old Bank Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-11-30 | £258,311 |
| 4 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2013-03-22 | £212,931 |
LA8 9LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley CofE School Brow Lane , Staveley LA8 9PH | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Howgill Close , Burneside LA9 6QR | 3out of 4 | 5,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering | Mill Yard, Back Lane | 250 yd | |
| More? The Artisan Bakery Cafe | Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi's Gelato Kitchen | 63 Main Street | 291 yd | |
| Eagle and Child | Eagle And Child Hotel, Kendal Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley Chippy | 3 Main Street | 158 yd | |
| The Beehive | 22 Main Street | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staveley C Of E School BROW LANE | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Ayland Recreation Ground Main Street | grass pitches | 430 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.82 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.