Burneside Road is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 4RL 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 Burneside Road, Kendal, LA9 4RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 4RN, LA9 4RW, LA9 4RR, LA9 4RP, LA9 4SH, LA9 4SN, LA9 4RS, LA9 4QU, LA9 4TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA9 4RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.1% | 37.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 31.5% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 16.4% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
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 | 40.7% | 37.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 40.4% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 18.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.8% | 15.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 40.3% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 92.7% | 92.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 93.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burneside Road was 185.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.0% higher than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burneside Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 46th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Burneside Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-02-28 | £214,302 |
| 11 Burneside Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-03-26 | £203,997 |
| 18 Burneside Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-15 | £220,131 |
| 56 Burneside Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2023-10-05 | £293,182 |
| 40 Burneside Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2023-06-26 | £325,214 |
LA9 4RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE | 3out of 4 | 1,908 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 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,017 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 | 1,852 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 | 592 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 4,858 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner 124 | 124 Stricklandgate | 268 yd | |
| Pedros Casa | 128 Stricklandgate | 268 yd | |
| The Albion Social and Snooker Club | Albion Buildings Rear Of, Sandes Avenue | 298 yd | |
| Victoria Bowling Club | Victoria Bowling Club, Sandes Avenue | 332 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen in Lakeland | Unit 6, Dockray Hall Mill Dockray Hall Industrial Estate, Dockray Hall Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | 6 Burneside Road | 6 yd | |
| The New Union Tavern | 159 Stricklandgate | 275 yd | |
| The Principal | 8 Market Place | 572 yd | |
| The George & Dragon | George And Dragon, Market Place | 572 yd | |
| Smokies Retro Bar | Yard 2, Stricklandgate | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Indian Kendal Ltd | 5 Stricklandgate | 474 yd | |
| Fold Coffee Ltd | Unit, 12-13 Trading Estate, Beezon Road | 480 yd | |
| Hole in Wall Ltd Kiosk | Kendal Bus Station, Blackhall Road | 488 yd | |
| Outside In Kendal | Beezon Road | 537 yd | |
| Food Kendal Ltd | 27 Market Place | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 504 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Beezon Road | 537 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 584 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 685 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vault (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Sandes Avenue | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Kendal Lads And Girls Club BEEZON FIELDS | 340 yd | |
| Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Ibis Sports And Social Club MINTSFEET ROAD | 629 yd | |
| Kendal Cricket Club SHAP ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Jubilee Playing Fields WESTPAC HOUSE WESTPAC HOUSE MINTSFEET ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Kendal Golf Club HIGH TENTERFELL | golf | 860 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 1,064 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 | 98.2% |
| 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 | 52 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.