# Kendal (LA9) Property Analysis Kendal's property market demonstrates moderate performance relative to national standards, ranking at the 79th percentile with a trajectory score of 55.5/100. Over the past five years, residential prices have grown at 1.8% compound annual rate, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 4.9% annually, suggesting stronger investor demand for tenanted properties. The district remains in the latent gentrification stage, indicating limited signs of accelerated urban transformation or demographic shift. This dynamic—where rental growth substantially outpaces capital appreciation—characterises markets where landlord activity may exceed owner-occupier expansion, potentially reflecting tourism and student accommodation demand within the Lake District region.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
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What's changing in Kendal · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 3.5 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
Kendal (LA9) common questions
Is Kendal up and coming?
Kendal (LA9) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 38% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Kendal safe?
Kendal has a safety score of 34/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Kendal?
The average property price in Kendal (LA9) is £235k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Kendal?
The median monthly rent in Kendal (LA9) is £783 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Kendal?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Kendal (LA8), Preston (PR3), Carnforth (LA5), Milnthorpe (LA7), Sedbergh (LA10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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