Pine Close, Kendal, LA9 7SQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA9 7SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.9%	1.6%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49.7%	48.1%	-1.6%	49.0%	-0.9%

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 7SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% 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	19%	21.4%	2.4%	37.9%	-16.5%
Married: Opposite sex	60.7%	66.9%	6.2%	44.2%	22.7%
Separated	0.5%	1%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	6%	5.7%	-0.3%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	13.8%	5%	-8.8%	6.1%	-1.1%

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 (85.1%) 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	42.9%	45.5%	2.6%	48.4%	-2.9%
Good health	29.5%	39.6%	10.1%	33.6%	6.0%
Fair health	14.1%	12.5%	-1.6%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	11%	1.2%	-9.8%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	2.6%	1.2%	-1.4%	1.2%	0.0%

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	29.2%	17.2%	-12.0%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	7.7%	-4.3%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	14.5%	-0.1%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	6.1%	-1.5%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	22.2%	11.5%	16.9%	5.3%
Degree or Similar	20.8%	29%	8.2%	33.8%	-4.8%
Other	5.2%	3.4%	-1.8%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	98.7%	97.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	97.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.5%	37.2%	-5.7%
Christian	60.7%	46.2%	14.5%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Pine Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pine Close was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Kendal Castle average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Pine Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Kendal Castle and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

🔎 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 7SQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 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) - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Pine Close are based on 14 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 Pine Close, Kendal, LA9 7SQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA9 7SQ

Average Price
£385,757

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£385,757

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pine Close

Average Price
£369,234

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£369,234

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pine CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Pine Close, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2025-03-12	£410,887
12 Pine Close, Kendal, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-05-28	£343,615
11 Pine Close, Kendal, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2012-03-22	£325,958
8 Pine Close, Kendal, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2011-01-28	£425,000
8 Pine Close, Kendal, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2009-08-10	£457,500

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA9 7SQ

Employment

LA9 7SQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LA9 7SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	91
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	29
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	46
Human health and social work activities	25
Manufacturing	21
Construction	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	15
Other	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	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	2,417 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	525 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE	3out of 4	1,449 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Hawesmead Avenue , LA9 5HB	- not rated	1,544 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Vicarage Drive , LA9 5BP	3out of 4	1,625 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB	3out of 4	1,911 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	884 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ	2out of 4	2,791 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	1,303 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED	- not rated	1,764 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG	3out of 4	1,836 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Appletree School Natland , LA9 7QS	- not rated	2,919 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ	- not rated	3,048 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kendal Leisure Centre	Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road		779 yd
Castle Green Hotel	Castle Green Lane		964 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Heron	Esthwaite Avenue	274 yd
Finney's	Kendal Town Football Club, Parkside Road	706 yd
Netherfield Cricket Club	Netherfield Sports And Social, Parkside Road	706 yd
Alexander's	The Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, Castle Green Lane	838 yd
Asda Cafe	Asda, Burton Road	861 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
ASDA	Asda, Burton Road		861 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heron Hill School HAYFELL AVENUE	grass pitches	627 yd
Netherfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	743 yd
Kendal Leisure Centre KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE BURTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	807 yd
Castle Green Hotel CASTLE GREEN LODGE CASTLE GREEN LODGE CASTLE GREEN LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	839 yd
Kendal Town Football Club KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB KENDAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB PARKSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	843 yd
Kirkbie Kendal School LOUND ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	984 yd
Kendall United Junior Football Club CASTLE DRIVE	grass pitches	1,084 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	52.46 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	52.46 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.62 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LA9 7SQ