Anchorite Road is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 5NQ 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 Road, Kendal, LA9 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 5DD, LA9 5DB, LA9 5DE, LA9 5BY, LA9 5AT, LA9 5FE, LA9 5FH, LA9 5DJ, LA9 5AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA9 5NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.6% | 49.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.6% | 40.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 36.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 15.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 49.4% | 44.9% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23% | 22.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 5.1% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 14.4% | -9.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 26.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.5% | 96.7% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 87.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 86.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.2% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchorite Road was 150.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.7% higher than the Kendal Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anchorite Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kendal Highgate and the 61st highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 228.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Anchorite Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-02-21 | £247,265 |
| 18 Anchorite Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-04-04 | £223,073 |
| 10 Anchorite Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-03-19 | £241,742 |
| 18 Anchorite Road, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2015-01-02 | £199,760 |
| 17 Anchorite Road, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-10-18 | £178,977 |
LA9 5NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 1,265 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 | 414 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB | - not rated | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH | 3out of 4 | 946 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 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 2,488 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 | 313 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 | 763 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 3,317 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 | 270 yd | |
| Union Jack Cafe | 15 Kirkland | 300 yd | |
| Beijing House | 181 Highgate | 372 yd | |
| Salvation Army Hall | Salvation Army Hall, Gillinggate | 464 yd | |
| Jintana Thai Restaurant (Kendal) | 101 Highgate | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O'Bells, Kirkland | 300 yd | |
| The New Inn | 98 Highgate | 618 yd | |
| The Shakespeare Inn | 78 Highgate | 618 yd | |
| The Rifleman's Arms | Riflemans Arms, Greenside | 759 yd | |
| Romneys | 72 Milnthorpe Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy fast food | 6 Anchorite Fields | 189 yd | |
| British Raj | 76 Kirkland | 217 yd | |
| River Fortune | 1 South Road | 231 yd | |
| Santorino | 5 Kirkland | 300 yd | |
| Sizzle Inn | 187 Highgate | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65-67 Highgate | 692 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 713 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 861 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 961 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 493 yd |
| Kirkbie Kendal School LOUND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Ghyllside Primary School GILLINGGATE | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Wattsfield Playing Field ROMNEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Dean Gibson Playing Field THORNLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Kendal Town Football Club KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Kendal Leisure Centre KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE BURTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Heron Hill School HAYFELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Netherfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 957 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.