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Is LA9 4DD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

High crime rate7.1/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesPublic OrderCriminal Damage And ArsonDrugs…and 2 more

Trend +2% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 4.4/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 5/10England
Median sold price£353kLA9 sample - 73 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area94.4%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, other any, asian other
Immediate area9.3%Average for England
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area46.8%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area2,923Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area61.4%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area54.3%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area75.4%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied54.3% dominant

Owned54.3%
Private rent22.9%
Social rent22.3%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 5 matched

Circuit Training BasicsAges 11+ · Kendal Leisure centre · 1.4 km
Other
Circuit Training BasicsAges 11+ · Kendal Leisure centre · 1.4 km
Other
Core Conditioning BasicsAges 16+ · Kendal Leisure centre · 1.4 km
Other

Planning & local change

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Some local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks6street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About LA9 4DD: area rating, property, schools and local change

LA9 4DD is a postcode in Kendal Strickland and Fell, Westmorland and Furness, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LA9 4DD, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around LA9 4DD are housing and property market signals, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for LA9 4DD is based on South Lakeland 004 Census 2021. It covers 8,314 residents, 2,923 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.

For property prices near LA9 4DD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LA9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £353k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near LA9 4DD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LA9 4DD by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around LA9 4DD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about LA9 4DD

Is LA9 4DD a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near LA9 4DD?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near LA9 4DD?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near LA9 4DD?

LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for LA9 4DD?

LocaleIQ matched LA9 4DD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in LA9 4DD?

The latest median sold price is £353k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around LA9 4DD?

LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.