Anchorite Place is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 5AT is located in the Kendal Highgate 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 Anchorite Place, Kendal, LA9 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 5DJ, LA9 5FE, LA9 5FH, LA9 5AU, LA9 5DD, LA9 5NQ, LA9 5BH, LA9 5BY, LA9 5AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA9 5AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.4% | 39.2% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 28.6% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 16.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 11.4% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 34.6% | 37.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.5% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.1% | 22.9% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 13.1% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 8% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 19.3% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 24% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 94.2% | 90.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 90.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchorite Place was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Kendal Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchorite Place has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kendal Highgate and the 367th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Anchorite Place, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2018-11-22 | £93,197 |
| 16 Anchorite Place, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2018-02-02 | £106,919 |
| 16 Anchorite Place, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2007-09-17 | £94,745 |
| 5 Anchorite Place, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2001-09-19 | £101,207 |
| 6 Anchorite Place, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2000-05-31 | £106,074 |
LA9 5AT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB | - not rated | 509 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,470 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 | 275 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 | 777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 3,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Hands Rest Coffee House | Unit 26 Riverside Place | 163 yd | |
| Union Jack Cafe | 15 Kirkland | 316 yd | |
| Beijing House | 181 Highgate | 401 yd | |
| Salvation Army Hall | Salvation Army Hall, Gillinggate | 554 yd | |
| Jintana Thai Restaurant (Kendal) | 101 Highgate | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O'Bells, Kirkland | 316 yd | |
| The New Inn | 98 Highgate | 660 yd | |
| The Shakespeare Inn | 78 Highgate | 660 yd | |
| Romneys | 72 Milnthorpe Road | 780 yd | |
| The Blind Bus Driver Ltd | 15-17 Lowther Street | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Fortune | 1 South Road | 148 yd | |
| British Raj | 76 Kirkland | 205 yd | |
| Yummy fast food | 6 Anchorite Fields | 290 yd | |
| Santorino | 5 Kirkland | 316 yd | |
| Sizzle Inn | 187 Highgate | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65-67 Highgate | 725 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 744 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 896 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 997 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkbie Kendal School LOUND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Wattsfield Playing Field ROMNEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 552 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Kendal Town Football Club KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Ghyllside Primary School GILLINGGATE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Dean Gibson Playing Field THORNLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Heron Hill School HAYFELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Kendal Leisure Centre KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Netherfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 855 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 22.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.