Bridge Street Burneside, Westmorland and Furness
7 addresses across 1 postcode (LA9), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35901714.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Westmorland and Furness costs £2,508 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Burneside (Cumbria), about 300 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kendal Green, is about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Station House Surgery, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Westmorland and Furness in 2026-27: Band D £2,508 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,672 | £1,951 | £2,229 | £2,508 | £3,065 | £3,623 | £4,180 | £5,016 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (22% of about 950 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 5 homes the Environment Agency counts, 5 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 54 m and 56 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA9 6QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Burneside (Cumbria) 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 300 m |
| Kendal 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Staveley (Cumbria) 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ford Bridge Burneside | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station (K) Kendal | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 88.1 km (55 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 90.3 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Station House Surgery | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Kendal Pharmacy | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Westmorland General Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Kendal Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Byrom Furnishings T/a Sky & Nigel Byrom | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Kendal Green 3.3 ha | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,630 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,770 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Burneside Hall, pele tower and gatehouse, a scheduled monument, 440 m (0.3 miles) east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burneside Hall, pele tower and gatehouse | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Burneside Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 340 m north |
| Pepperhag Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Monument Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Birkett Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Chapeltree Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Emanuel's Ghyll | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Westmorland and Furness: see them on the Westmorland and Furness page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 240 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burneside Bakery LA9 6PY | Retailers - other | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Burneside Community Fridge LA9 6QU | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2022 |
| James Cropper plc LA9 6PZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2026 |
| The Jolly Fryer LA9 6QT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Burneside Convenience Store LA9 6PX | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Jolly Anglers Inn LA9 6QS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Burneside Cricket Club LA9 6QL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near New Road (6); On or near St Oswald'S View (4); On or near Bridge Street (4); On or near Charles Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings James Cropper plc (restaurant/cafe/canteen, LA9 6PZ) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 28 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LA9 6QA: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ketel Houses · Church View Cottage · New Street · New Road · Steeles Row · St Oswald's View · Hall Park · Charles Court · Chapel Field · Hollins Row · Ivy Crescent · Howgill Close
All the streets in LA9 and across Westmorland and Furness.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.