Eastgate, Kendal, LA9 6HU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA9 6HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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	52.7%	54.8%	2.1%	51.0%	3.8%
Male	47.3%	45.2%	-2.1%	49.0%	-3.8%

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 6HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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	24%	26.5%	2.5%	37.9%	-11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	53.8%	54.9%	1.1%	44.2%	10.7%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.5%	3.1%	2.6%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	9%	8.4%	-0.6%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	12.2%	7.1%	-5.1%	6.1%	1.0%

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	42.6%	47.1%	4.5%	48.4%	-1.3%
Good health	37.5%	33.1%	-4.4%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	15.6%	16.7%	1.1%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	3.1%	2.3%	-0.8%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.2%	15.4%	-10.8%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	9.3%	-2.5%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	16.3%	-1.8%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	11%	4.2%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	17.2%	7.7%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	23.5%	28.6%	5.1%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	4.1%	2.2%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.6%	100%	0.4%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	96.9%	95.8%	-1.1%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	2.3%	3.5%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.6%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	96.1%	-0.4%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.5%	76.7%	1.8%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	17.3%	13.5%	3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30%	37.2%	-7.2%
Christian	66.2%	46.2%	20.0%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Eastgate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastgate was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Eastgate has the 33rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 265th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LA9 6HU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 Eastgate are based on 5 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 Eastgate, Kendal, LA9 6HU

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA9 6HU

Average Price
£211,812

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£211,812

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Eastgate

Average Price
£224,977

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£224,977

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on EastgateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Eastgate, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building	£167,000	2024-12-02	£162,482
2 Eastgate, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£152,000	2018-11-02	£198,170
1 Eastgate, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£166,000	2018-04-26	£212,439
6 Eastgate, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2010-12-20	£187,798
1 Eastgate, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£69,000	2000-09-19	£264,585

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA9 6HU

Employment

LA9 6HU 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 6HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	81
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	17
Construction	15
Other	15
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Education	11
Human health and social work activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Information and communication	2

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	1,324 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT	3out of 4	712 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE	3out of 4	865 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP	3out of 4	1,380 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB	3out of 4	1,768 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH	3out of 4	1,789 yd	Community school	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	866 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ	3out of 4	1,855 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	1,929 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG	3out of 4	135 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED	- not rated	1,081 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ	- not rated	1,672 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS	- not rated	4,711 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
Grillsters	28 Longpool	339 yd
Castle Street Centre	Castle Street Centre, Castle Street	357 yd
Eastern Balti	22 Wildman Street	513 yd
The County Hotel	County Hotel, Station Road	525 yd
Wainwright House	Wainwright House, Fowl Ing Lane	545 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Duke of Cumberland	1 Appleby Road	328 yd
Kendal Cricket Club	Kendal Cricket Club, Shap Road	425 yd
Castle Inn (Kendal) Ltd	Castle Inn, Castle Street	449 yd
Ibis Sports Club	Ibis Sports And Social Club, Mintsfeet Road	664 yd
Mason Yard 24	22 Stramongate	899 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Far Cross Chippy	26 Longpool	373 yd
Sandylands Fish and Chip Shop	Chip Shop, Langdale Crescent	374 yd
Harrys Pantry	6 Shap Road	425 yd
Outside In Kendal	Beezon Road	603 yd
Fold Coffee Ltd	Unit, 12-13 Trading Estate, Beezon Road	620 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Beezon Road		603 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kendal Cricket Club SHAP ROAD	grass pitches	419 yd
The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	607 yd
Castle Park School SEDBERGH DRIVE	grass pitches	611 yd
Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH	ski slopes	636 yd
Ibis Sports And Social Club MINTSFEET ROAD		733 yd
Kendal Lads And Girls Club BEEZON FIELDS		771 yd
Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD	grass pitches	796 yd
Kendall United Junior Football Club CASTLE DRIVE	grass pitches	884 yd
Queen Katherine School APPLEBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	885 yd
The Vault (Closed) Victoria House Victoria House Sandes Avenue	health and fitness suite	886 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%

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

Overview of LA9 6HU