Kirkbarrow Lane is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 5DF 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 Kirkbarrow Lane, Kendal, LA9 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 5DG, LA9 5LG, LA9 5LB, LA9 5AD, LA9 5DE, LA9 5LE, LA9 5AF, LA9 5AP, LA9 5AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA9 5DF 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 Kirkbarrow Lane 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.
Kirkbarrow Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Kirkbarrow Lane, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-05-15 | £230,000 |
| 2 Kirkbarrow Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-02-11 | £222,030 |
| 1 Kirkbarrow Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-08-18 | £155,870 |
| 7 Kirkbarrow Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2021-06-04 | £194,372 |
| 3 Kirkbarrow Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-03-15 | £164,751 |
LA9 5DF 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 | 1,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB | - not rated | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | 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 | 761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,303 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 | 505 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 | 566 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 3,512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Jack Cafe | 15 Kirkland | 113 yd | |
| Beijing House | 181 Highgate | 174 yd | |
| Jintana Thai Restaurant (Kendal) | 101 Highgate | 323 yd | |
| Wild Abandon | 121 Highgate | 338 yd | |
| Salvation Army Hall | Salvation Army Hall, Gillinggate | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O'Bells, Kirkland | 113 yd | |
| The New Inn | 98 Highgate | 422 yd | |
| The Shakespeare Inn | 78 Highgate | 422 yd | |
| The Miles Thompson | Shearman House, Allhallows Lane | 594 yd | |
| Fell Bar | 3 Lowther Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Raj | 76 Kirkland | 113 yd | |
| Santorino | 5 Kirkland | 113 yd | |
| Yummy fast food | 6 Anchorite Fields | 168 yd | |
| Sizzle Inn | 187 Highgate | 174 yd | |
| New Fortune | 140 Highgate | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65-67 Highgate | 494 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 664 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 764 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 309 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Ghyllside Primary School GILLINGGATE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Kirkbie Kendal School LOUND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Kendal Town Football Club KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Wattsfield Playing Field ROMNEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Dean Gibson Playing Field THORNLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Heron Hill School HAYFELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Netherfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH | ski slopes | 944 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 | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.