Queen's Road Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
25 addresses across 5 postcodes (LA9), about 660 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 35901998.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 5, F: 2, G: 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 Kendal, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kendal Green, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 72 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Captain French Surgery, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 940 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 143 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (6); 1950-1966 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 2,220 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Kendal (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Sawyers Arms Hotel, Stricklandgate, Kendal: up to 12 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Former Beales Department Store, Finkle Street, Kendal: up to 20 homes, pending decision (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Kendal Magistrates' Court: up to 64 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 114 Highgate, Kendal: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Safehands Nursery, Captain French Lane, Kendal: up to 5 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 9 and 10 Aynam Road, Kendal: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Rear of Captain French Health Centre, Chapel Lane: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Porsche Garage, Longpool, Kendal: up to 55 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA9 4PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LA9 4PL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA9 4PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA9 4QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LA9 4QR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 72 m and 128 m above sea level (93 m on average); the ground rises about 56 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA9 4PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA9 4PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA9 4PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA9 4QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA9 4QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kendal 180,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Burneside (Cumbria) 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Oxenholme Lake District 675,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollin Garth High Tenterfell | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station (K) Kendal | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Busher Walk - Kendal GeniePoint | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 88.2 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Captain French Surgery | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kendal Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Entry Lane (Dental Surgery) | 290 m |
| Hospital | Westmorland General Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Kendal Police Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Byrom Furnishings T/a Sky & Nigel Byrom | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kendal Green 3.3 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Abbot Hall Recreation Ground 1.4 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,870 m² | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Nos 13, 15, 17, 17A and 19, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 155 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nos 13, 15, 17, 17A and 19 | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Numbers 26 and 28 With Entrance to Yard 24 | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Shop and Adjoining Public Convenience | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Nos 39, 43, 45, 45A and Entrance to Yard 41 | Listed building, Grade II* | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Castle Howe motte and bailey | Scheduled monument | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Miller Bridge | Scheduled monument | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Greenside lime kiln 480m west of Castle Howe | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Serpentine Wood | Wood | 250 m south-west |
| Little Wood | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Coffin Wood | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Prickley Fell | Hill | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Miller Field | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Cunswick Tarn | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 25 |
11 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 40 m | No published inspection |
| Stramongate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ghyllside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Queen Katherine School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kirkbie Kendal School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Heron Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castle Park School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School LA9 4PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Witherslack Group LA9 4PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Strickland Gate Methodist LA9 4QJ | Other catering premises | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Marks & Spencer LA9 4QB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Kin LA9 4QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee LA9 4LZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Green Road LA9 4QR | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Ragtag Arts LA9 4QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| The Bakery at No 4 LA9 4NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Kakaw LA9 4QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2022 |
| St Thomas's Church Hall LA9 4QG | Other catering premises | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Pedros's Casa LA9 4QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Maed And Co LA9 4QQ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Podda and Wren Coffee Roasters LA9 4QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Roast Mutton LA9 4NG | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 26 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Town View (28); On or near Shopping Area (11); On or near South View Lane (9); On or near The Tram (3); On or near Serpentine Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 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 Eat Indian (takeaway/sandwich shop, LA9 4DA) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LA9 4PH: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- LA9 4PL: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- LA9 4PE: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
- LA9 4QP: 1 address
- LA9 4QR: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Low Fellside · Low Fellside · Spring Gardens · Queens Place · The Tram · South View Lane · Jamiesons Place · West Grove · Nobles Place · Spital View · Town View · Rosemary Lane
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.