Sunnyside is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 7DJ is located in the Kendal Nether electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunnyside, Kendal, LA9 7DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 7DL, LA9 7DN, LA9 7DG, LA9 7DH, LA9 7DQ, LA9 7EL, LA9 7DE, LA9 7FB, LA9 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA9 7DJ is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 49.6% | 45.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 54.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 37.3% | 38.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 42.1% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 48.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 33.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 11.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 47.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 100% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 88.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 10% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 87.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyside was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Bowness and Lyth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnyside has the 24th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bowness and Lyth and the 182nd highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Cote Sunnyside, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-05-31 | £623,809 |
| 5 Sunnyside, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2023-04-28 | £872,650 |
| Castle Haggs, 21 Sunnyside, Kendal, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-06-22 | £535,054 |
| 3 Sunnyside, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-08-25 | £488,697 |
| 15 Sunnyside, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2014-04-30 | £713,162 |
LA9 7DJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,876 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 | 872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 3,746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakestone | Abbot Hall, Kirkland | 88 yd | |
| Chef & Barrel | Castle Mills Business Park, Aynam Road | 260 yd | |
| The Factory Tap | Cafe, 5 Aynam Road | 274 yd | |
| Space2Create | Unit, 31 The Factory, Castle Mills, Aynam Road | 313 yd | |
| Blend & Brew | Castle Mills | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O'Bells, Kirkland | 461 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Club | 12 Kent Street | 537 yd | |
| The Blind Bus Driver Ltd | 15-17 Lowther Street | 539 yd | |
| 19 The Wine Bar | 19 Lowther Street | 539 yd | |
| Fell Bar | 3 Lowther Street | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorino | 5 Kirkland | 461 yd | |
| Sizzle Inn | 187 Highgate | 474 yd | |
| British Raj | 76 Kirkland | 478 yd | |
| Silver Mountain | 133-135 Highgate | 503 yd | |
| Frydays of Kendal | 6 New Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 548 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65-67 Highgate | 551 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 661 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 735 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 836 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH | ski slopes | 422 yd |
| Kendal Town Football Club KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Kendall United Junior Football Club CASTLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Netherfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 626 yd |
| Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| Kirkbie Kendal School LOUND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Heron Hill School HAYFELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 863 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.