Blea Tarn Close, Kendal, LA9 7NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA9 7NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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	51.1%	54.4%	3.3%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	48.9%	45.6%	-3.3%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

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	28.9%	33.4%	4.5%	37.9%	-4.5%
Married: Opposite sex	53.5%	46.6%	-6.9%	44.2%	2.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	2.7%	1.2%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	9%	12.6%	3.6%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	5.9%	5.5%	-0.4%	6.1%	-0.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.9%	57.3%	8.4%	48.4%	8.9%
Good health	33.9%	30.3%	-3.6%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	13.1%	9.7%	-3.4%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	20.3%	11.3%	-9.0%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	5.5%	-10.5%	9.6%	-4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23.4%	18.1%	-5.3%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	8%	4.1%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	24.5%	9.3%	16.9%	7.6%
Degree or Similar	19.1%	30.4%	11.3%	33.8%	-3.4%
Other	2%	2.1%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Chinese	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.1%	98.3%	1.2%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	97.8%	97.6%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.5%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	97.8%	0.4%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
2-5 Years	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.1%	76.7%	10.4%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
No passport held	11.2%	13.5%	-2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.7%	37.2%	4.5%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Blea Tarn Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blea Tarn Close was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the Kendal Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blea Tarn Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Kendal Castle and the 217th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LA9 7NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 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

Average property prices on Blea Tarn Close are based on 18 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 Blea Tarn Close, Kendal, LA9 7NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA9 7NB

Average Price
£269,995

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£269,995

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blea Tarn Close

Average Price
£245,880

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£245,880

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blea Tarn CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Blea Tarn Close, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-08-27	£256,019
7 Blea Tarn Close, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£217,500	2021-08-26	£242,105
5 Blea Tarn Close, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£242,000	2017-11-24	£316,695
6 Blea Tarn Close, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£192,000	2017-11-24	£251,262
3 Blea Tarn Close, Kendal, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2017-07-17	£228,156

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA9 7NB

Employment

LA9 7NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	135
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	53
Self-Employed	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	14
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Human health and social work activities	26
Manufacturing	18
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
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	3,039 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heron Hill Primary School Hayfell Avenue , LA9 7JH	3out of 4	1,063 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's CofE Primary School Oxenholme Lane , Natland LA9 7QH	3out of 4	1,571 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB	- not rated	1,709 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP	3out of 4	1,834 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE	3out of 4	2,309 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ	3out of 4	1,249 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ	2out of 4	3,637 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	1,596 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS	- not rated	2,080 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED	- not rated	2,403 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG	3out of 4	2,679 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ	- not rated	3,688 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westmorland Cafe	Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road	462 yd
Cafe Express	Oxenholme Railway Station, Railtrack, Oxenholme	716 yd
Hansens Creative Catering Ltd	Natland Mill Beck Lane	873 yd
Kendal Leisure Centre	Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road	914 yd
Station Inn	Station Inn, Beehive Lane	1,080 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Cafe	Asda, Burton Road		593 yd
The Heron	Esthwaite Avenue		647 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Ruby's Chinese Takeaway	68 Natland Road		1,005 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
ASDA	Asda, Burton Road		593 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kendal Golf Driving Range OXENHOLME FARM OXENHOLME FARM OXENHOLME ROAD	golf	584 yd
Kendal Leisure Centre KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE BURTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,033 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	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	59.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.85 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.85 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LA9 7NB