Rydal Road, Kendal, LA9 6LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA9 6LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.2%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	47.1%	48.8%	1.7%	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 area around LA9 6LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	44.5%	44.1%	-0.4%	37.9%	6.2%
Married: Opposite sex	34.7%	37.8%	3.1%	44.2%	-6.4%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.5%	3.7%	2.2%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	14.3%	11.1%	-3.2%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	4.5%	3.3%	-1.2%	6.1%	-2.8%

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%	48.2%	5.6%	48.4%	-0.2%
Good health	34.1%	33%	-1.1%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	15.1%	14%	-1.1%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	6.9%	4.8%	-2.1%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.2%	26.6%	-0.6%	18.2%	8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	9.2%	-8.5%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	13.7%	-4.0%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	8.1%	3.6%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	22.5%	10.0%	16.9%	5.6%
Degree or Similar	17.7%	16.6%	-1.1%	33.8%	-17.2%
Other	2.6%	3.3%	0.7%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.4%	98.8%	-0.6%	81.4%	17.4%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	97.6%	96.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0.9%	2.7%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	95.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.1%	76.7%	-5.6%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	25.1%	13.5%	11.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	49.4%	46.2%	3.2%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Rydal Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Road was 11.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rydal Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 112th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.

🔎 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 6LB, 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 Rydal Road are based on 39 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 Rydal Road, Kendal, LA9 6LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA9 6LB

Average Price
£202,147

Semi-Detached
£216,765

Terraced
£211,968

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£128,829

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rydal Road

Average Price
£193,292

Semi-Detached
£196,650

Terraced
£206,479

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£120,233

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rydal Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Rydal Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-10-25	£179,144
54 Rydal Road, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2023-12-15	£193,893
56 Rydal Road, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-01-15	£241,475
44 Rydal Road, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,500	2007-06-18	£233,569
72 Rydal Road, Kendal, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2006-09-22	£122,387

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA9 6LB

Employment

LA9 6LB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Part-Time Employee	52
Retired	38
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Self-Employed	23
Other	11
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	42
Human health and social work activities	26
Manufacturing	18
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Construction	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	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	1,786 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE	3out of 4	580 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT	3out of 4	1,159 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP	3out of 4	1,786 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH	3out of 4	1,910 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB	3out of 4	2,161 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	941 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ	3out of 4	2,056 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	2,209 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	379 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED	- not rated	1,490 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ	- not rated	2,118 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS	- not rated	4,814 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
Wainwright House	Wainwright House, Fowl Ing Lane	422 yd
Castle Street Centre	Castle Street Centre, Castle Street	796 yd
Grillsters	28 Longpool	797 yd
Eastern Balti	22 Wildman Street	970 yd
The County Hotel	County Hotel, Station Road	986 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Duke of Cumberland	1 Appleby Road	731 yd
Kendal Cricket Club	Kendal Cricket Club, Shap Road	828 yd
Castle Inn (Kendal) Ltd	Castle Inn, Castle Street	893 yd
Ibis Sports Club	Ibis Sports And Social Club, Mintsfeet Road	1,037 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sandylands Fish and Chip Shop	Chip Shop, Langdale Crescent	88 yd
Harrys Pantry	6 Shap Road	828 yd
Far Cross Chippy	26 Longpool	836 yd
Outside In Kendal	Beezon Road	1,065 yd
Fold Coffee Ltd	Unit, 12-13 Trading Estate, Beezon Road	1,075 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Beezon Road		1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Castle Park School SEDBERGH DRIVE	grass pitches	356 yd
Kendal Cricket Club SHAP ROAD	grass pitches	860 yd
Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH	ski slopes	959 yd
Queen Katherine School APPLEBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,005 yd
Kendall United Junior Football Club CASTLE DRIVE	grass pitches	1,019 yd
The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,061 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	32.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40.2 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40.2 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.76 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LA9 6LB