Beech Hill Terrace is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 4PB 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 Beech Hill Terrace, Kendal, LA9 4PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 4PP, LA9 4PA, LA9 4PH, LA9 4PD, LA9 4PL, LA9 4NZ, LA9 4NY, LA9 4QL, LA9 4PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA9 4PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 37.5% | 32.2% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 50.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 57% | 50% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around LA9 4PB this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 3.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 7.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 10.7% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.7% | 63.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 100% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95.5% | 93.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Hill Terrace was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% lower than the Kendal Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beech Hill Terrace has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kendal Highgate and the 69th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 113.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Side Beech Hill Terrace, Kendal, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 1995-02-03 | £590,514 |
LA9 4PB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 4PB 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 4PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 28 |
| Other | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 33 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 | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,815 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 | 1,581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 4,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley's Coffeehouse & Kitchen | 1 Library Road | 306 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 33 Elephant Yard | 321 yd | |
| Kakaw | 12 Library Road | 338 yd | |
| Corner 124 | 124 Stricklandgate | 344 yd | |
| Pedros Casa | 128 Stricklandgate | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Union Tavern | 159 Stricklandgate | 382 yd | |
| Smokies Retro Bar | Yard 2, Stricklandgate | 415 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 6 Burneside Road | 417 yd | |
| Ruskins Bar | Yard 2, 12-14 Stricklandgate | 438 yd | |
| Cortillo Lounge | 12-14 Stricklandgate | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Indian Kendal Ltd | 5 Stricklandgate | 440 yd | |
| Food Kendal Ltd | 27 Market Place | 486 yd | |
| Pizza Italia | 9 Allhallows Lane | 489 yd | |
| Geno's | 5 Allhallows Lane | 489 yd | |
| Finkle Street Chippy | 10 Finkle Street | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 306 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 484 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 625 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65-67 Highgate | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal Golf Club HIGH TENTERFELL | golf | 451 yd |
| The Vault (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Sandes Avenue | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Kendal Lads And Girls Club BEEZON FIELDS | 610 yd | |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 775 yd |
| Ghyllside Primary School GILLINGGATE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Kendal Cricket Club SHAP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Ibis Sports And Social Club MINTSFEET ROAD | 1,026 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.