LA9 5FE postcode in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
LA9 5FE is a postcode in Kendal, in the Kendal Highgate ward of Westmorland and Furness. It is in the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency and the Cumbria police force area, and has been in use since July 2010.
Where LA9 5FE is, and what is near it
- LA9 5FE
- Other postcodes in LA9 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 11 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 54.3206, longitude -2.7456)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after LA9 5FE?
- Westmorland and FurnessCouncil, for all local services Westmorland and Furness: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around LA9 5FE Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- CumbriaPolice force area
- Westmorland and LonsdaleParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Tim Farron
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at LA9 5FE?
Every home and business at LA9 5FE can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Westmorland and Furness: 82%
Westmorland and Furness: 96%
The line marks the figure across Westmorland and Furness.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at LA9 5FE?
Westmorland and Furness Council gives bin days for each home rather than each postcode. BinDayBuddy finds yours from your house number, from the council's own system.
Find the bin days for your home on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is LA9 5FE at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 18 homes and businesses at LA9 5FE. 9 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Westmorland and Furness
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for LA9 5FE: 4,002 properties in Westmorland and Furness are at high risk (2.2% of all its properties). All the figures for Westmorland and Furness
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of LA9 5FE is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 06:15 on 22 October 2026.
- Rivers Kent and BelaFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Rivers Kent and Bela
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 06:15 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near LA9 5FE?
Homes in LA9 5 sold for a typical £260,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 116 sales, down 11.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £294,500
- 12 months to August 2026
- £260,000
▼ down 11.7% on the 12 months before
Across the whole LA9 district: a typical £256,000 from 445 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in LA9 5FE
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in LA9 5FE from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 17 September 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near LA9 5FE?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 950 homes in the neighbourhood around LA9 5FE. Over half of them (75%) are in council tax band B. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (62%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Westmorland and Furness for 2026‑27: £2,508. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,672 (band A) to £3,065 (band E); band B, the most common, is £1,951.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 140 (15%) | £1,672 |
| Band B | about 710 (75%) | £1,951 |
| Band C | about 80 (8%) | £2,229 |
| Band D | about 10 (1%) | £2,508 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £3,065 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,623 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,180 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,016 |
When the homes were built
- 10% Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- 62% 1919 to 1939
- 1% 1945 to 1964
- 8% 1965 to 1982
- 7% 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- 8% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Westmorland and Furness before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of LA9 5FE is in (ONS area E01019364), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near LA9 5FE?
The nearest open schools to LA9 5FE, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to LA9 5FE?
The nearest railway station to the centre of LA9 5FE is Kendal Rail Station, 1.3 km away in a straight line.
- Kendal Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station Railway station 2.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest South Road, 88 m away.
More stations near LA9 5FE, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near LA9 5FE?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of LA9 5FE, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Captain French Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01539 720241 350 mWalk
- The James Cochrane Pract. Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01539 718080 1.0 kmWalk
- Station House Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01539 722660 1.3 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near LA9 5FE?
The nearest charging points to the centre of LA9 5FE, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- South Lakeland District Council Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 300 mWalk
- South Lakeland District Council Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 300 mWalk
- Kendal College Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 300 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near LA9 5FE?
The nearest to the centre of LA9 5FE, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- The Bridge Dental Practice Phone 01539 721730 50 mWalk
- Cadis Clinics Limited 250 mWalk
- Crossbank Dental Care Phone 01539 720820 450 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to LA9 5FE?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Westmorland General Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2026 · Phone 01539 716689 1.9 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near LA9 5FE?
The nearest care homes to the centre of LA9 5FE, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Gilling Reane Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2025 · Phone 01539 731040 450 mWalk
- Summerhill Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01539 726000 650 mWalk
- Riverside House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2023 · Phone 01539 713115 700 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near LA9 5FE?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of LA9 5FE, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Gillinggate Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01539 720461 350 mWalk
- Boots, 66 Stricklandgate Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 10:30am to 4:30pm · Phone 01539 720180 1.0 kmWalk
- Well, Helme Chase Surgery Mon to Fri 9am to 9pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun 8am to 6pm · Phone 01539 737953 1.0 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near LA9 5FE?
The nearest vets to the centre of LA9 5FE on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Highgate Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 1539 721344 350 mWalk
- Westmorland Veterinary Group Phone +44 1539 722692 800 mWalk
- Highgate Vets 1.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is LA9 5FE in a conservation area?
The centre of LA9 5FE is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near LA9 5FE?
Police.uk records 132 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of LA9 5FE in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 5, other theft 5, burglary 4, possession of weapons 2, other crime 2, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for LA9 5FE
- Ward
- Kendal Highgate
- Parish
- Kendal
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Kendal
- Rural or urban
- Urban, further from a major town or city
- In use since
- July 2010
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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