Empsom Road, Kendal, LA9 5PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA9 5PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.5%	50.8%	-2.7%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	46.5%	49.2%	2.7%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LA9 5PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.5%	24.2%	2.7%	37.9%	-13.7%
Married: Opposite sex	61.4%	57.4%	-4.0%	44.2%	13.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.5%	9%	3.5%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	11.3%	7.6%	-3.7%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

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	45.9%	56%	10.1%	48.4%	7.6%
Good health	35.7%	28.6%	-7.1%	33.6%	-5.0%
Fair health	17%	9.8%	-7.2%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	1.5%	4.6%	3.1%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.3%	10.1%	-4.2%	18.2%	-8.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	5.4%	-4.8%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14%	9.4%	-4.6%	13.4%	-4.0%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	5.1%	0.3%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	13.8%	3.6%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	43.3%	54.3%	11.0%	33.8%	20.5%
Other	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.4%	99.4%	0.0%	81.4%	18.0%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

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	97.4%	94.8%	-2.6%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	0.9%	4.3%	3.4%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	95.4%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.2%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0.3%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.3%	37.2%	17.1%
Christian	41.4%	46.2%	-4.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Empsom Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Empsom Road was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Kendal Highgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Empsom Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Kendal Highgate and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LA9 5PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Empsom Road are based on 78 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Westmorland And Furness.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Empsom Road, Kendal, LA9 5PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA9 5PS

Average Price
£300,690

Semi-Detached
£268,739

Terraced
£282,582

Detached
£352,117

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Empsom Road

Average Price
£276,771

Semi-Detached
£270,026

Terraced
£221,258

Detached
£391,301

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Empsom Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Empsom Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2025-02-05	£421,746
28 Empsom Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-07-30	£260,934
38 Empsom Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building	£308,000	2024-05-17	£315,851
44 Empsom Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-01-30	£351,175
12 Empsom Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-08-17	£256,114

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA9 5PS

Employment

LA9 5PS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LA9 5PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	28
Education	23
Manufacturing	18
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	11
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH	4out of 4	884 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP	3out of 4	48 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT	3out of 4	1,145 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB	3out of 4	1,831 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's CofE Primary School Howgill Close , Burneside LA9 6QR	3out of 4	1,972 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE	3out of 4	2,288 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ	2out of 4	1,276 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ	3out of 4	2,600 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kendal College Milnthorpe Road , LA9 5AY	- not rated	2,429 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ	- not rated	496 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED	- not rated	1,406 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG	3out of 4	1,558 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS	- not rated	5,436 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thai Kitchen in Lakeland	Unit 6, Dockray Hall Mill Dockray Hall Industrial Estate, Dockray Hall Road	488 yd
Carus Green Golf Club	Carus Green Golf Club House, Burneside Road	647 yd
Kendal Nutricare Canteen	Heinz Kendal, Mint Bridge Road	835 yd
Corner 124	124 Stricklandgate	851 yd
Pedros Casa	128 Stricklandgate	851 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oddfellows Arms	6 Burneside Road	577 yd
Ibis Sports Club	Ibis Sports And Social Club, Mintsfeet Road	794 yd
The New Union Tavern	159 Stricklandgate	854 yd
Kendal Cricket Club	Kendal Cricket Club, Shap Road	1,007 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pearl Takeaway	95 Hallgarth Circle	598 yd
Fold Coffee Ltd	Unit, 12-13 Trading Estate, Beezon Road	865 yd
Harrys Pantry	6 Shap Road	1,007 yd
Outside In Kendal	Beezon Road	1,011 yd
Hole in Wall Ltd Kiosk	Kendal Bus Station, Blackhall Road	1,052 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Shap Road	930 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Beezon Road	1,011 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road	1,077 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jubilee Playing Fields WESTPAC HOUSE WESTPAC HOUSE MINTSFEET ROAD	grass pitches	660 yd
Ibis Sports And Social Club MINTSFEET ROAD		719 yd
Kendal Lads And Girls Club BEEZON FIELDS		827 yd
The Vault (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Sandes Avenue	health and fitness suite	898 yd
Kendal Rugby Club (Closed) Shap Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	909 yd
Kendal Millennium Playing Field MILLENNIUM PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATION MILLENNIUM PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATION SHAP ROAD	grass pitches	923 yd
Carus Green Golf Club CARUS GREEN GOLF CLUB HOUSE CARUS GREEN GOLF CLUB HOUSE BURNESIDE ROAD	golf	1,012 yd
Kendal Cricket Club SHAP ROAD	grass pitches	1,012 yd
Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD	grass pitches	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	30 Mbit/s
Average download speed	26.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	35 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	35 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LA9 5PS