Greengate Lane is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 5LQ 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 Greengate Lane, Kendal, LA9 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 4JD, LA9 5LF, LA9 5LE, LA9 5LJ, LA9 5NG, LA9 5LA, LA9 4JB, LA9 5LB, LA9 4HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA9 5LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LA9 5LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 47% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 32.7% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 10% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 44.4% | 35.1% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 38.7% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 20.8% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 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.
In the area around LA9 5LQ this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 28.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 18.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 20.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.4% | 94.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 94.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greengate Lane was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Kendal Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greengate Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kendal Highgate and the 301st highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2022-03-11 | £218,879 |
| 14 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2021-04-16 | £160,967 |
| 24 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-01-17 | £222,353 |
| 3 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-08-25 | £311,496 |
| 4 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2017-02-16 | £205,405 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 987 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 | 175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB | - not rated | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,233 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 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,362 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 | 615 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 | 604 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 3,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Hall | Salvation Army Hall, Gillinggate | 150 yd | |
| Beijing House | 181 Highgate | 270 yd | |
| Union Jack Cafe | 15 Kirkland | 280 yd | |
| Jintana Thai Restaurant (Kendal) | 101 Highgate | 344 yd | |
| Wild Abandon | 121 Highgate | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O'Bells, Kirkland | 280 yd | |
| The New Inn | 98 Highgate | 400 yd | |
| The Shakespeare Inn | 78 Highgate | 400 yd | |
| The Rifleman's Arms | Riflemans Arms, Greenside | 446 yd | |
| The Miles Thompson | Shearman House, Allhallows Lane | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy fast food | 6 Anchorite Fields | 130 yd | |
| New Fortune | 140 Highgate | 245 yd | |
| Sizzle Inn | 187 Highgate | 270 yd | |
| Santorino | 5 Kirkland | 280 yd | |
| British Raj | 76 Kirkland | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65-67 Highgate | 491 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 640 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 734 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 246 yd |
| Ghyllside Primary School GILLINGGATE | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| Dean Gibson Playing Field THORNLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Kendal Golf Club HIGH TENTERFELL | golf | 826 yd |
| Wattsfield Playing Field ROMNEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Kirkbie Kendal School LOUND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Kendal Town Football Club KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH | ski slopes | 1,081 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.