Fletcher Drive is in Kendal and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA9 7DL is located in the Kendal Castle 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 Fletcher Drive, Kendal, LA9 7DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA9 7DN, LA9 7DJ, LA9 7EL, LA9 7DH, LA9 7DG, LA9 7DQ, LA9 7DW, LA9 7FB, LA9 7DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA9 7DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 50.9% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 43.9% | 49.1% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 25% | 27.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 36.8% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 14.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 | 41.8% | 38.2% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.2% | 24.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 10.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 37.6% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 99.1% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.3% | 93.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 94.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fletcher Drive was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.7% higher than the Kendal Castle average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Fletcher Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Kendal Castle and the 350th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fletcher Drive, Kendal, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2006-01-16 | £423,296 |
LA9 7DL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LA9 7DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 1,126 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 | 732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB | - not rated | 1,052 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 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,956 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 | 785 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 | 473 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS | - not rated | 3,679 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 | 138 yd | |
| Chef & Barrel | Castle Mills Business Park, Aynam Road | 278 yd | |
| The Factory Tap | Cafe, 5 Aynam Road | 279 yd | |
| Space2Create | Unit, 31 The Factory, Castle Mills, Aynam Road | 342 yd | |
| Blend & Brew | Castle Mills | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O' Bells | Ring O'Bells, Kirkland | 384 yd | |
| The Blind Bus Driver Ltd | 15-17 Lowther Street | 540 yd | |
| 19 The Wine Bar | 19 Lowther Street | 540 yd | |
| Fell Bar | 3 Lowther Street | 540 yd | |
| The New Inn | 98 Highgate | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorino | 5 Kirkland | 384 yd | |
| British Raj | 76 Kirkland | 391 yd | |
| Sizzle Inn | 187 Highgate | 407 yd | |
| Silver Mountain | 133-135 Highgate | 458 yd | |
| New Fortune | 140 Highgate | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 65-67 Highgate | 532 yd | |
| Zabka Kendal Ltd | 47 Highgate | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | 26-28 Highgate | 660 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | 11 Wainwrights Yard | 742 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Plc, Library Road | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal Town Football Club KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Kendal Snowsports Club CANAL HEAD NORTH | ski slopes | 509 yd |
| Highgate Gym (Closed) New Inn Yard New Inn Yard Highgate | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Kendal Squash Club HIGHGATE | squash courts | 573 yd |
| Kendall United Junior Football Club CASTLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Netherfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Kirkbie Kendal School LOUND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Stramongate School BLACKHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| The Sanctuary BEEZON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Heron Hill School HAYFELL AVENUE | grass pitches | 820 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.