Overview for Whinfell, KENDAL, LA8 9EG

Introduction

Kendal, once Kirkby in Kendal or Kirkby Kendal, is a market town and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. It lies within the River Kent's dale, from which its name is derived from, just outside the boundary of the Lake District National Park.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, the area was collected under Yorkshire. The area came under the Honour of Lancaster before the barony split. The town became the Barony of Kendal's seat, in 1226/7 this barony merged with the Barony of Westmorland to form the historic county of Westmorland with Appleby as the historic county town. From 1889–1974, it became the county town. Under the 1974 reforms, it became the administrative centre of the South Lakeland district. The town became Westmorland and Furness district's administrative centre in a 2023 reform.

It is 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Windermere and 19 miles (31 km) north of Lancaster. At the 2011 Census, the town had a population of 28,586, making it the second largest town in Westmorland and Furness after Barrow-in-Furness. It is renowned today mainly as a centre for shopping, for its festivals and historic sights, including Kendal Castle, and as the home of Kendal Mint Cake. The town's grey limestone buildings have earned it the sobriquet "Auld Grey Town".

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Summary for Whinfell, KENDAL, LA8 9EG

North West
This postcode is in the parish of
Whinfell
in
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
within
Westmorland and Furness
Rural/Urban
Hamlet and isolated dwellings   ?

Roadworks near LA8 9EG

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
1
In Progress
2
Completed
3
Cancelled
2

Road Safety near LA8 9EG

Details of personal injury accidents in and around LA8 9EG that have been reported to Cumbria Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near LA8 9EG

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Police

This area is policed by Cumbria Constabulary.

Cumbria Constabulary split their policing area into 33 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Kendal, Burneside and Endmoor neighbourhood.

Cumbria Constabulary

Kendal, Burneside and Endmoor Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
83
Dec 2023
85
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
21
Dec 2023
19
Public Order
Jan 2024
20
Dec 2023
21

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.

Westmorland and Lonsdale is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for LA8 9EG

CROOK HOWE WHINFELL, LA8 9EG
29 Sep 2021
£695,000
CROOK HOWE WHINFELL, LA8 9EG
29 Sep 2003
£325,000
LANE END BARN TOP THORN WHINFELL, LA8 9EG
21 May 1999
£42,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for LA8 9EG

Latitude
54.379958
Longitude
-2.683744

Residents at LA8 9EG

Households
7
Male
11
Female
10
People per Household
3.00

Sunrise and Sunset at LA8 9EG

Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:41

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

LA8 9EG is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear5.67%
Cloudy59.92%
Rain17.30%
Windy11.75%
Other5.36%

Deprivation Index

46.3 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at LA8 9EG

Active
4
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for LA8 9EG

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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