Landsdown Close Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
34 addresses across 1 postcode (LA9), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35901934.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £316,875 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 3, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; 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 Oxenholme Lake District, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ford Park, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 71 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 The James Cochrane Pract., about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £316,875 | £316,875 | £316,875 |
| 2023 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £282,000 | £282,000 | £282,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £219,000 | £219,000 | £219,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £249,999 | £249,999 | £249,999 |
| 2004 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2002 | 5 | £144,000 | £105,000 | £191,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £117,500 | £117,500 | £117,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | 33 LA9 7SB | Detached | £316,875 | |
| 18 Oct 2023 | 15 LA9 7SB | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2014 | 29 LA9 7SB | Detached | £282,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2013 | 6 LA9 7SB | Detached | £219,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2009 | 16 LA9 7SB | Detached | £208,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2008 | 6 LA9 7SB | Detached | £207,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 8 LA9 7SB | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2005 | 18 LA9 7SB | Detached | £249,999 | |
| 20 May 2004 | 31 LA9 7SB | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2002 | 13 LA9 7SB | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2002 | 28 LA9 7SB | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2002 | 8 LA9 7SB | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 29 LA9 7SB | Semi-detached | £191,500 | |
| 1 May 2002 | 27 LA9 7SB | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2001 | 32 LA9 7SB | Semi-detached | £117,500 | |
| 7 Dec 2000 | 32 LA9 7SB | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 20 Oct 1999 | 28 LA9 7SB | Detached | £71,000 | |
| 21 May 1999 | 32 LA9 7SB | Semi-detached | £91,000 | |
| 23 Apr 1998 | 30 LA9 7SB | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 5 Mar 1996 | 2 LA9 7SB | Semi-detached | £58,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 C (39% of about 800 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garage site east of Castle Drive, Kendal: up to 5 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 66 m and 71 m above sea level (69 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA9 7SB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Oxenholme Lake District 675,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Kendal 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Burneside (Cumbria) 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valley Drive Heron Hill | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Blackhall Road Kendal | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Oxenholme House Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Busher Walk - Kendal GeniePoint | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 86 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The James Cochrane Pract. | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Westmorland General Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Kendal Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Ford Park 5,740 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,320 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Kendal Castle and associated earthworks, and earlier ringwork, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kendal Castle and associated earthworks, and earlier ringwork | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Nether Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Miller Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castlegreen Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Birklands Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Round Hill Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Oxenholme Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Birds Park Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 34 | 34 |
None of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kirkbie Kendal School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castle Park School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kendal College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stramongate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ghyllside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Curson Rise (2); On or near Landsdown Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LA9 7SB: 34 addresses
Nearby streets
Birkbeck Close · Curson Rise · Littledale · Yealand Drive · Pine Close · Lingmoor Rise · Mayfield Drive · Valley Drive · Esthwaite Green
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.