Skelsmergh, Kendal, LA9 6NX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA9 6NX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	46.9%	48.3%	1.4%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	53.1%	51.7%	-1.4%	49.0%	2.7%

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 6NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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	24.5%	27.4%	2.9%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	57.6%	-2.8%	44.2%	13.4%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.7%	8.3%	-0.4%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	5.3%	5.2%	-0.1%	6.1%	-0.9%

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	50.2%	52.1%	1.9%	48.4%	3.7%
Good health	33%	32.6%	-0.4%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	13.2%	12%	-1.2%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	3.3%	2.7%	-0.6%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

In the area around LA9 6NX this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17%	8.3%	-8.7%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	10.8%	0.6%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	8.7%	-6.4%	13.4%	-4.7%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	4.5%	0.7%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	12.8%	2.6%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	40.4%	52.8%	12.4%	33.8%	19.0%
Other	3.4%	2.1%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	100%	98.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	17.1%

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	94.7%	96.1%	1.4%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	4%	0.9%	-3.1%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	96.4%	2.0%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	2%	3%	1.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	10.5%	13.5%	-3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.6%	37.2%	10.4%
Christian	45.5%	46.2%	-0.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is LA9 6NX dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LA9 6NX was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the Kendal Castle average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

LA9 6NX has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Kendal Castle and the 218th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LA9 6NX, 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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

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 Skelsmergh, Kendal, LA9 6NX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA9 6NX

Average Price
£646,964

Semi-Detached
£648,147

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£642,231

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in LA9 6NX

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Laneside Farm, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Other, an established residential building	£620,000	2024-06-27	£609,512
Laneside Farm, Kendal, Cumbria Other, an established residential building	£600,000	2021-10-26	£626,638
Red Hills, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£628,000	2021-06-25	£716,739
1 Summer Hill, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2020-03-17	£374,554
Red Hills, Kendal, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£472,000	2018-04-20	£605,128

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA9 6NX

Employment

LA9 6NX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LA9 6NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	72
Self-Employed	60
Part-Time Employee	41
Unemployed	8
Other	5
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Manufacturing	13
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Real estate activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	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	3,332 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Oswald's CofE Primary School Howgill Close , Burneside LA9 6QR	3out of 4	2,369 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP	3out of 4	2,603 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE	3out of 4	3,075 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT	3out of 4	3,107 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Selside Endowed CofE Primary School Selside , LA8 9LB	3out of 4	3,780 yd	Voluntary aided 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	1,795 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ	3out of 4	4,493 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	4,526 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	2,707 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ	- not rated	3,092 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED	- not rated	3,530 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kendal Rugby Union Football Club	Mint Bridge, Shap Road		1,015 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LA9 6NX postcode.

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	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%

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	1000 Mbit/s
Average download speed	733.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1000 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	718.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1000 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LA9 6NX