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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA8
Telephone code015395
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 min8:30 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People8,878 residentsin the Kendal North & Burneside census areaMedian age 45.84,078 households68% of homes owner-occupied41% owned outright14% social rented, 17% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting2.4% unemployment rate63% of adults are economically active, 4,598 in work, 26% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 20%, health and social work 13%, construction 9%Getting to work: 21% work from home, 55% go by car, 2% take public transport, 22% walk or cycle68% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages35% of adults hold a degree or higher16% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 97%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month December: highs 7°C, lows 1°C1,653 mm of rain a year, 52 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December51 days of air frost, 5 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 19°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksCockhag Tarnlake · 1.1 miUnderbarrow Poollake · 1.5 miBlakehowe Hillhill · under a mileKnott Hillhill · under a mileMountjoy Woodwoodland · under a mileBlakehowe Woodwoodland · under a mileJenny Damwater · 1.8 miPost Knott Viewpoint Windermerehistoric site · 4.2 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesBeckside Golf Coursegolf course · under a mile · 12 haKendal Greenpark · 2.9 mi · 3 haHawesmead Parkpark · 3.2 miFord Parkpark · 3.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes79 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197014 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 202611 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 2.2 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband97% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband100% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,540 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation40 m131 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 12 to 145 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWestmorland General Hospital4.1 miGP surgeryCaptain French Surgery3.1 miPharmacyGillinggate Pharmacy3.1 miDentistEntry Lane (Dental Surgery)3.1 miPolice stationKendal Police Station3.2 miCash machineByrom Furnishings3.4 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryCrosthwaite CofE Schoolages 3-11, 109 pupils1.5 miSecondaryKirkbie Kendal Schoolages 11-18, 1,029 pupils3.5 miCollegeKendal College3.2 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportLeeds Bradford Airport LBA57 miRailway stationBurneside (Cumbria)3.1 miBus stationBus Station (K)Kendal3.2 miFerryBowness Ferry NabBowness on Windermere4.7 miEV chargingBusher Walk - Kendal3.1 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA8 postcode district.


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216 Restaurants in Underbarrow in 26 categories

 

 

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431 Shops in Underbarrow in 75 categories

 

 

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58 Takeaways in Underbarrow in 7 categories

 

 

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227 Health and beauty in Underbarrow in 32 categories

 

 

165 Home improvement in Underbarrow in 26 categories

 

 

150 Attractions in Underbarrow in 18 categories

 

 

58 Property services in Underbarrow in 7 categories

 

 

91 Education in Underbarrow in 18 categories

 

 

27 Business services in Underbarrow in 11 categories

 

 

22 Leisure in Underbarrow in 8 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Underbarrow

  • WineTime - Warton, Carnforth

    Wine Bar

    57 Main St, Warton, Carnforth, LA6 1JH

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewhow do l rate perfection,includes staff.

  • Royal Oak - Stonegate, Lancaster

    Bar

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

    16.6 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

    16.7 miles away

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

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    14.2 miles away

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

  • John Peel - Windermere

    Gastropub

    Spark Bridge Glebe Road Glebe Road Rayrigg Road, Windermere, LA23 3BZ

    4.6 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food and service n plenty of it well enjoyed especially in front of a roaring fire definitely going again ...

 

Top restaurants in Underbarrow

  • Silver Mountain - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    133-135 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

    3.2 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

    3.3 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

    15.4 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

    7.1 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat friendly hotel

  • Forest Side Hotel - Grasmere, Ambleside

    Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9RL

    12.3 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 Underbarrow

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    3.2 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

    3.2 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

    8.5 miles away

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

  • Oggie's Cards & Gifts - Coniston

    Gift Shop

    Coniston, LA21 8ED

    10.4 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

    2.3 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 Underbarrow

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Jolly Fryer, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    3.2 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

    14.1 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

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewbest chippy in lancs

  • North Road Chippy - Carnforth

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    1 North Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LQ

    14 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

    7.2 miles away

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

 

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Top health and beauty in Underbarrow

  • JJs - Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth

    Hair Care

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

    12.6 miles away

    5 star reviewEasily the best haircut in the area

  • Headlines - Ulverston

    Hairdresser

    42 Central Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JN

    14.6 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 ...

 

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Top attractions in Underbarrow

  • Wolf House Gallery - Silverdale, Carnforth

    Art Gallery

    Lindeth Road, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0TX

    11.3 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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  • Sandylands Post Office - Kendal

    Office Services

    65 Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6EY

    3.8 miles away

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

 

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