Drysalters Yard is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 6DB is located in the Kendal Nether electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drysalters Yard, Kendal, LA9 6DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 7AE, LA9 6AA, LA9 7AD, LA9 7AS, LA9 7AA, LA9 6ER, LA9 7AP, LA9 6HP, LA9 7FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA9 6DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 53.3% | 5.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 52.6% | 46.7% | -5.9% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 39.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 41.5% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 52.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 33.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 11.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 44.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 93.8% | 92.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drysalters Yard was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drysalters Yard has the 18th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 164th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Drysalters Yard, Kendal, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-12-12 | £251,799 |
| 15 Drysalters Yard, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-10-17 | £261,249 |
| 7 Drysalters Yard, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-10-17 | £204,447 |
| 8 Drysalters Yard, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-08-15 | £249,867 |
| 4 Drysalters Yard, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-07-27 | £203,751 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,665 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 | 1,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 4,556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Street Centre | Castle Street Centre, Castle Street | 67 yd | |
| Eastern Balti | 22 Wildman Street | 158 yd | |
| Grillsters | 28 Longpool | 179 yd | |
| The County Hotel | County Hotel, Station Road | 243 yd | |
| Creative Arts Centre - Kendal College | Allen Building | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Inn (Kendal) Ltd | Castle Inn, Castle Street | 98 yd | |
| Duke of Cumberland | 1 Appleby Road | 360 yd | |
| Kendal Cricket Club | Kendal Cricket Club, Shap Road | 395 yd | |
| Mason Yard 24 | 22 Stramongate | 543 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Club | 12 Kent Street | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cross Chippy | 26 Longpool | 122 yd | |
| Outside In Kendal | Beezon Road | 267 yd | |
| Fold Coffee Ltd | Unit, 12-13 Trading Estate, Beezon Road | 365 yd | |
| Panda Sushi | 66 Stramongate | 372 yd | |
| Harrys Pantry | 6 Shap Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Beezon Road | 267 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 762 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 796 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 797 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| Kendal Cricket Club SHAP ROAD | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH | ski slopes | 440 yd |
| Kendal Lads And Girls Club BEEZON FIELDS | 461 yd | |
| The Vault (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Sandes Avenue | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Ibis Sports And Social Club MINTSFEET ROAD | 646 yd | |
| Kendall United Junior Football Club CASTLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Castle Park School SEDBERGH DRIVE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 965 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.