Greengate Lane is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 5LX 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 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 5LZ, LA9 5BT, LA9 5EN, LA9 5BU, LA9 5LP, LA9 5LW, LA9 5EJ, LA9 5ED, LA9 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA9 5LX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 42.3% | 41.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 43.7% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 46.9% | 54.4% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 28.7% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 31.5% | 19% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 19.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 26.9% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97.9% | 92.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 91.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greengate Lane was 86.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% higher than the Kendal Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greengate Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kendal Highgate and the 134th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2024-10-09 | £218,247 |
| 49 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-04-08 | £198,113 |
| 72 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-07-08 | £193,775 |
| 53 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2020-11-25 | £224,667 |
| 76 Greengate Lane, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-07-29 | £216,495 |
LA9 5LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,151 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 | 265 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB | - not rated | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,511 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 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,686 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 | 768 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 | 954 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 3,543 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 | 382 yd | |
| Beijing House | 181 Highgate | 665 yd | |
| Union Jack Cafe | 15 Kirkland | 673 yd | |
| Jintana Thai Restaurant (Kendal) | 101 Highgate | 711 yd | |
| Kendal Golf Club | Kendal Golf Club, High Tenterfell | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rifleman's Arms | Riflemans Arms, Greenside | 539 yd | |
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O'Bells, Kirkland | 673 yd | |
| The New Inn | 98 Highgate | 729 yd | |
| The Shakespeare Inn | 78 Highgate | 729 yd | |
| The Miles Thompson | Shearman House, Allhallows Lane | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy fast food | 6 Anchorite Fields | 426 yd | |
| New Fortune | 140 Highgate | 629 yd | |
| Sizzle Inn | 187 Highgate | 665 yd | |
| Santorino | 5 Kirkland | 673 yd | |
| British Raj | 76 Kirkland | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65-67 Highgate | 821 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 845 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 934 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 1,010 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ghyllside Primary School GILLINGGATE | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 585 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Dean Gibson Playing Field THORNLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Kendal Golf Club HIGH TENTERFELL | golf | 821 yd |
| Wattsfield Playing Field ROMNEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Kirkbie Kendal School LOUND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.64 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.