Woolpack Yard is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 4NG is located in the Kendal Strickland and Fell 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 Woolpack Yard, Kendal, LA9 4NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 4QB, LA9 4DJ, LA9 4NQ, LA9 4DG, LA9 4NE, LA9 4ND, LA9 4NH, LA9 4LT, LA9 4NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA9 4NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 45.3% | 48.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 54.7% | 51.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LA9 4NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.9% 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 | 45.9% | 49.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 24.9% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 16.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 6.6% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.5% | 46.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 28.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 16% | 18.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 19.5% | 15.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 15.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 34.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 88% | 82.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 11.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 82.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolpack Yard was 504.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 594.9% higher than the Kendal Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woolpack Yard has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kendal Highgate and the 10th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 252.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Woolpack Yard, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-04-25 | £147,024 |
| North Cottage, 62A Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-11-07 | £98,796 |
| 44 Woolpack Yard, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-08-06 | £140,661 |
| 42 Woolpack Yard, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2018-03-15 | £144,461 |
| The Cherries, 50 Woolpack Yard, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-01-05 | £151,396 |
LA9 4NG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
LA9 4NG 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal College Milnthorpe Road , LA9 5AY | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 4,327 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakaw | 12 Library Road | 29 yd | |
| The Bakery at No 4 | 40 Woolpack Yard, Stricklandgate | 33 yd | |
| Stanley's Coffeehouse & Kitchen | 1 Library Road | 35 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 6 Wainwright's Yard | 53 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 33 Elephant Yard | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokies Retro Bar | Yard 2, Stricklandgate | 79 yd | |
| Ruskins Bar | Yard 2, 12-14 Stricklandgate | 111 yd | |
| Cortillo Lounge | 12-14 Stricklandgate | 113 yd | |
| Horse and Rainbow | 32 Highgate | 160 yd | |
| White Hart Hotel | White Hart Hotel, Highgate | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finkle Street Chippy | 10 Finkle Street | 151 yd | |
| Food Kendal Ltd | 27 Market Place | 159 yd | |
| Eat Indian Kendal Ltd | 5 Stricklandgate | 184 yd | |
| About Time Espresso Bar | 26-28 Finkle Street | 193 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 9 Allhallows Lane | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 35 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 68 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 160 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 313 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65-67 Highgate | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vault (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Sandes Avenue | health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Kendal Lads And Girls Club BEEZON FIELDS | 519 yd | |
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 531 yd |
| The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Kendal Golf Club HIGH TENTERFELL | golf | 604 yd |
| Ghyllside Primary School GILLINGGATE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH | ski slopes | 812 yd |
| Kendal Cricket Club SHAP ROAD | grass pitches | 881 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.