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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA9
Telephone code01539
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 13 min4:36 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 19 min8:29 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,320 residentsin the Kendal Town & Greenside census areaMedian age 43.03,940 households54% of homes owner-occupied32% owned outright22% social rented, 23% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.9% unemployment rate63% of adults are economically active, 4,192 in work, 23% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 18%, health and social work 15%, hospitality 11%Getting to work: 20% work from home, 49% go by car, 2% take public transport, 27% walk or cycle66% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher16% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 95%1% cannot speak English wellSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,644 mm of rain a year, 48 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December54 days of air frost, 5 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksCunswick Tarnlake · 1.7 miCastle Hillhill · under a mileNether Bridgebridge · under a milePrickley Fellhill · under a mileBirds Park Reservoirreservoir · 1.4 miSkelsmergh Tarnlake · 2.7 miMill Streamriver · 2.2 miMiller Fieldwoodland · under a mileSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesKendal Greenpark · under a mile · 3 haKendal Golf Clubgolf course · under a mile · 50 haHawesmead Parkpark · under a mileFord Parkpark · under a mileAbbot Hall Recreation Groundplaying field · under a mileKendal United Football Clubplaying field · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes83 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197015 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197948 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202612 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 5.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within UK limits, above the WHO guideline for PM2.5Source: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband94% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband100% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)4,228 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation51 m167 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 37 to 176 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWestmorland General Hospital1.6 miGP surgeryMaude Street Surgery9 surgeries within 2 milesunder a milePharmacyBoots5 pharmacies within 2 milesright hereDentistStramongate Dental Surgeryright herePolice stationKendal Police Stationunder a mileCash machineByrom Furnishingsunder a mileSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi14 schools8 primary, 2 secondary, 3 special, 1 nurseryPrimaryStramongate Primary Schoolages 2-11, 237 pupilsright herePrimaryGhyllside Primary Schoolages 3-11, 424 pupilsunder a mileSecondaryKirkbie Kendal Schoolages 11-18, 1,029 pupilsunder a mileCollegeKendal Collegeunder a mileSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportLeeds Bradford Airport LBA54 miRailway stationKendalunder a mileBus stationBlackhall RoadKendalunder a mileFerryBowness PierBowness on Windermere7.5 miBus stops119 within a mileCar parkOxenholme House Car ParkKendal1.9 miEV chargingBusher Walk - Kendal3 charging points within a mileunder a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA9 postcode district.


54 Pubs in Kendal in 5 categories

 

 

137 Restaurants in Kendal in 21 categories

 

 

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357 Shops in Kendal in 73 categories

 

 

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53 Takeaways in Kendal in 7 categories

 

 

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188 Health and beauty in Kendal in 32 categories

 

 

169 Home improvement in Kendal in 26 categories

 

 

130 Attractions in Kendal in 18 categories

 

 

57 Property services in Kendal in 7 categories

 

 

93 Education in Kendal in 19 categories

 

 

26 Business services in Kendal in 11 categories

 

 

17 Leisure in Kendal in 6 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Kendal

  • WineTime - Warton, Carnforth

    Wine Bar

    57 Main St, Warton, Carnforth, LA6 1JH

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewhow do l rate perfection,includes staff.

  • Royal Oak - Stonegate, Lancaster

    Bar

    Little Stonegate Main Street, Stonegate, Lancaster, LA2 8JY

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food, service and value in clean and pleasant surroundings with a fantastic beer garden and plenty of parking in ...

  • Farmers Arms - Baycliff, Ulverston

    Bar

    31 The Ellers Swan Street Main Rd, Baycliff, Ulverston, LA12 9RP

    19 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Saturday lunch Menu in cosy village atmosphere Great food

  • Sandford Arms - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bar

    13 Boroughgate Esperanto Way, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6NR

    19.8 miles away

    5 star reviewWe ate here years ago after a long journey; the meals and service was great.

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    16.8 miles away

    5 star reviewHidden gem, best pub in the area, landlord keeps his real ale in superb condition. Also, no hot food being ...

 

Top restaurants in Kendal

  • Silver Mountain - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    133-135 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

    0.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese in Kendal.. Quick friendly service. The only one we use .. A must try

  • British Raj - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    76 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AP

    0.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best indian take-away EVER!!!!!!

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    Cleveland House, Shap, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3JS

    14.3 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic! Shap Chippy re-opened in 2013 and I can honestly say they do the best fish and chips I have ...

  • Crooklands Hotel - Milnthorpe, Kendal

    Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Kendal, LA7 7NW

    5.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat friendly hotel

  • Forest Side Hotel - Grasmere, Ambleside

    Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9RL

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewlovely hotel stayed there recently rooms great with fab views friendly staff would return here .exelent ...

 

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Top shops in Kendal

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    0.1 miles away

    5 star reviewA while ago but remember great stuff, nice price and polite, knowledgeable staff

  • Seward E & J G - Burneside, Kendal

    Pie Shop

    5 Highgate Steeles Row, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6PY

    1.9 miles away

    5 star reviewReally superb deep filled pies and cakes. You have to take what they have got, today there were cheese and ...

  • Lakeside Picnic - Waterhead, Ambleside

    Dessert Shop

    The Old Coach House Stock Lane Borrans Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0ES

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good coffee and fantasting customer service. Beautiful surroundings.

  • Oggie's Cards & Gifts - Coniston

    Gift Shop

    Coniston, LA21 8ED

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewMe and my husband recently went here on my first trip to coniston. I must admit it was a lovely ...

  • Plumgarths Farm Shop - Kendal

    Butcher Shop

    Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX

    1.7 miles away

    4 star reviewYou go from strength to strength! We were among your 1st customers and collect fresh stuff every time we ...

 

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Top takeaways in Kendal

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Jolly Fryer, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    1.9 miles away

    5 star reviewThis a seriously good chippie. Quality always excellent. Fresh & delicious.

  • Chippy Bank - Ulverston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    7 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ

    16.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food, recommendation! Opening times changed: Mo-Sat 11 - 14 16:45 - 20 Sunday closed

  • Highfield Fisheries - Carnforth

    51 Highfield Road, Carnforth, LA5 9AH

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewbest chippy in lancs

  • North Road Chippy - Carnforth

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    1 North Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LQ

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewwe have had half a dozen fish supper from here and they have all been excellent

  • Raj Indian - Milnthorpe

    3 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QL

    7.1 miles away

    4 star reviewGood food, ideally placed. Would like to see better meal deals

 

Top cinemas in Kendal

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Top health and beauty in Kendal

  • JJs - Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth

    Hair Care

    18 Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2AU

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewEasily the best haircut in the area

  • Headlines - Ulverston

    Hairdresser

    42 Central Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JN

    17.2 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely job, really pleased. nice, friendly salon, very experienced stylist,washed, dried and re styled my hair beautifully. very reasonable prices ...

 

Top home improvement in Kendal

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Top attractions in Kendal

  • Wolf House Gallery - Silverdale, Carnforth

    Art Gallery

    Lindeth Road, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0TX

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewIf you want first-class food served in an unpretentious manner, look no further. Wolf house restaurant is wonderful soups served with ...

 

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Top business services in Kendal

  • Sandylands Post Office - Kendal

    Office Services

    65 Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6EY

    0.6 miles away

    5 star reviewVery helpful with a complex international parcel I had to send with short notice. Thanks

 

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