Fountain Brow, Kendal, LA9 4NW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA9 4NW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.8%	52.8%	-1.0%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	46.2%	47.2%	1.0%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

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	33.6%	35%	1.4%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	38.7%	35.9%	-2.8%	44.2%	-8.3%
Separated	6.3%	4.1%	-2.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	14.7%	17.1%	2.4%	9.1%	8.0%
Widowed	6.7%	7.8%	1.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.9%	44.8%	3.9%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	40.5%	38.3%	-2.2%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	13.3%	13.3%	0.0%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	3.4%	3.6%	0.2%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	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.

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 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.9%	13.8%	-5.1%	18.2%	-4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	8.3%	-3.9%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	10.6%	-3.3%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	3.2%	0.3%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	12.4%	1.9%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	37.4%	48.6%	11.2%	33.8%	14.8%
Other	4.2%	3.2%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	2%	1.6%	0.8%	1.2%
White	97.7%	96.8%	-0.9%	81.4%	15.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% 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	95.1%	89.6%	-5.5%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	2.3%	9.6%	7.3%	6.1%	3.5%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	89.6%	-5.5%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0.8%	6%	5.2%	9.8%	-3.8%
5-10 Years	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3%	1.2%	-1.8%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.6%	76.7%	0.9%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	6.4%	1.3%	5.1%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.2%	37.2%	6.0%
Christian	48.4%	46.2%	2.2%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Fountain Brow Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fountain Brow was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Kendal Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Fountain Brow has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kendal Highgate and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

🔎 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 4NW, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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) - 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) - 5/10 (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 Fountain Brow are based on 14 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 Fountain Brow, Kendal, LA9 4NW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA9 4NW

Average Price
£223,843

Semi-Detached
£211,378

Terraced
£227,998

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fountain Brow

Average Price
£230,195

Semi-Detached
£230,453

Terraced
£230,092

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fountain BrowStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Fountain Brow, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-09-30	£220,421
14 Fountain Brow, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£188,500	2022-02-10	£205,316
2 Fountain Brow, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2019-11-07	£222,290
2 Fountain Brow, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£156,000	2018-06-28	£198,995
1 Fountain Brow, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£152,100	2010-11-24	£219,747

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA9 4NW

Employment

LA9 4NW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LA9 4NW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	68
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Other	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Construction	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	278 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT	3out of 4	590 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB	3out of 4	698 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP	3out of 4	1,108 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP	3out of 4	1,299 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB	- not rated	1,419 yd	Academy converter	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	1,531 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ	2out of 4	1,807 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	1,301 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	417 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ	- not rated	925 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG	3out of 4	1,370 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS	- not rated	4,302 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
Stanley's Coffeehouse & Kitchen	1 Library Road	146 yd
Kakaw	12 Library Road	174 yd
The Bakery at No 4	40 Woolpack Yard, Stricklandgate	180 yd
Pizza Express	6 Wainwright's Yard	186 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 33 Elephant Yard	193 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ruskins Bar	Yard 2, 12-14 Stricklandgate	191 yd
Smokies Retro Bar	Yard 2, Stricklandgate	193 yd
Clock Tower	Cask House, Allhallows Lane	209 yd
Horse and Rainbow	32 Highgate	228 yd
White Hart Hotel	White Hart Hotel, Highgate	228 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Italia	9 Allhallows Lane	209 yd
Geno's	5 Allhallows Lane	209 yd
Finkle Street Chippy	10 Finkle Street	270 yd
Food Kendal Ltd	27 Market Place	298 yd
About Time Espresso Bar	26-28 Finkle Street	319 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road	146 yd
E H Booth & Co Ltd	11 Wainwrights Yard	191 yd
Tesco	26-28 Highgate	228 yd
Zabka Kendal Ltd	47 Highgate	349 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	65-67 Highgate	355 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate	health and fitness suite	398 yd
Kendal Golf Club HIGH TENTERFELL	golf	457 yd
The Vault (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Sandes Avenue	health and fitness suite	471 yd
Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE	squash courts	495 yd
Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD	grass pitches	503 yd
Kendal Lads And Girls Club BEEZON FIELDS		647 yd
The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	692 yd
Ghyllside Primary School GILLINGGATE	grass pitches	707 yd
Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH	ski slopes	944 yd
Kendal Cricket Club SHAP ROAD	grass pitches	1,022 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%

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

Overview of LA9 4NW