Bishop Court, Kendal, LA9 4EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA9 4EZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	47.5%	50%	2.5%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	52.5%	50%	-2.5%	49.0%	1.0%

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 area around LA9 4EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.7%	46.9%	7.2%	37.9%	9.0%
Married: Opposite sex	33%	30.5%	-2.5%	44.2%	-13.7%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1%	3.8%	2.8%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	17%	14.6%	-2.4%	9.1%	5.5%
Widowed	8.2%	4.2%	-4.0%	6.1%	-1.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.7%	40.5%	2.8%	48.4%	-7.9%
Good health	40.3%	37.3%	-3.0%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	15.7%	15.4%	-0.3%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	3.8%	5.4%	1.6%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	1.2%	0.2%

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	35.1%	22.1%	-13.0%	18.2%	3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	15%	4.7%	9.6%	5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	17.4%	0.9%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.7%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	11.3%	1.5%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	16%	27.7%	11.7%	33.8%	-6.1%
Other	9.3%	1.9%	-7.4%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%
Indian	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.3%	92.9%	-2.4%	81.4%	11.5%
Arab	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	0.4%	2.9%	2.5%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.2% 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	91.5%	84.2%	-7.3%	83.2%	1.0%
European Union	4.2%	10.1%	5.9%	6.1%	4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	4.7%	3.0%	5.6%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.1%	84.2%	-6.9%	83.2%	1.0%
10+ Years	1.3%	6.5%	5.2%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	3.4%	3.6%	0.2%	2.9%	0.7%
2-5 Years	3.4%	3.2%	-0.2%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	2.5%	1.7%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.1%	76.7%	-13.6%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	2.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Romania	3.6%	0.9%	2.7%
Other EU countries	3.9%	1.5%	2.4%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	25.1%	13.5%	11.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55%	37.2%	17.8%
Christian	37.4%	46.2%	-8.8%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Bishop Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishop Court was 374.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 415.5% higher than the Kendal Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bishop Court has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kendal Highgate and the 21st highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 261.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LA9 4EZ, 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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

Average property prices on Bishop Court are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. 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 Bishop Court, Kendal, LA9 4EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA9 4EZ

Average Price
£176,400

Semi-Detached
£148,373

Terraced
£204,530

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£166,988

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bishop Court

Average Price
£175,945

Semi-Detached
£190,487

Terraced
£198,091

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,257

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bishop CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Bishop Court, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-01-30	£197,403
5 Bishop Court, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£107,500	2015-08-24	£129,683
12 Bishop Court, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£121,000	2008-10-31	£170,574
3 Bishop Court, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2006-12-18	£148,830
14 Bishop Court, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£55,000	2000-07-05	£225,608

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA9 4EZ

Employment

LA9 4EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	73
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	35
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	14
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	12
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Construction	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Other	6
Education	5
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH	4out of 4	803 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB	3out of 4	528 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT	3out of 4	637 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP	3out of 4	933 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB	- not rated	1,024 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH	3out of 4	1,198 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ	3out of 4	1,006 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ	2out of 4	1,966 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kendal College Milnthorpe Road , LA9 5AY	- not rated	835 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED	- not rated	220 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG	3out of 4	1,271 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ	- not rated	1,452 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS	- not rated	3,836 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jintana Thai Restaurant (Kendal)	101 Highgate	88 yd
Wild Abandon	121 Highgate	89 yd
The Masters House Tea Room	80B Highgate	164 yd
Fish Express	70 Highgate	164 yd
Comida (Food)	Comida (Food), 90 Highgate	164 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Inn	98 Highgate	164 yd
The Shakespeare Inn	78 Highgate	164 yd
Ring O' Bells	Ring O'Bells, Kirkland	246 yd
The Blind Bus Driver Ltd	15-17 Lowther Street	257 yd
19 The Wine Bar	19 Lowther Street	257 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver Mountain	133-135 Highgate	88 yd
New Fortune	140 Highgate	165 yd
Sizzle Inn	187 Highgate	172 yd
Santorino	5 Kirkland	246 yd
Pizza Italia	9 Allhallows Lane	326 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Frozen Foods	65-67 Highgate	181 yd
Zabka Kendal Ltd	47 Highgate	194 yd
Tesco	26-28 Highgate	347 yd
E H Booth & Co Ltd	11 Wainwrights Yard	445 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road	540 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate	health and fitness suite	155 yd
Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE	squash courts	220 yd
Ghyllside Primary School GILLINGGATE	grass pitches	609 yd
Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD	grass pitches	628 yd
Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH	ski slopes	685 yd
The Vault (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Sandes Avenue	health and fitness suite	749 yd
The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	751 yd
Kendal Town Football Club KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB PARKSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	808 yd
Kendal Golf Club HIGH TENTERFELL	golf	863 yd
Kendal Lads And Girls Club BEEZON FIELDS		900 yd

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	27.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	36.72 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	36.72 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.45 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LA9 4EZ