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Kendal, United Kingdom
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Kendal is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 29,147. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 29,147 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.3268°, -2.7476° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.1 inches (1,426 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,161 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
About Kendal
Kendal is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 29,147. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kendal vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Kendal vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,161 |
| 29% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,161 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,652 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $299,367 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,329 |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 11,659 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kendal
Kendal has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 1,722.0 sq mi (4,459.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.3268°N, 2.7476°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in |
Kendal has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (3.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,722.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Colleges & Universities in Kendal
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cumbria | University | - | , |
| University of Cumbria | University | - | Visit → |
| University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Kendal
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate at QKS | - | - | - | - |
| South Lakes Academy | - | - | - | - |
| The Queen Katherine School | - | - | - | - |
| Sandgate School | - | - | - | - |
| Castle Park School | - | - | - | - |
| Heron Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kirkbie Kendal School | - | - | - | - |
| St Thomas's C of E Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stramongate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cambian Whinfell School | - | - | - | - |
| Appletree School | - | - | - | - |
| Old Hutton C of E School | - | - | - | - |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ghyllside Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kendal
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Beyond Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC |
Museums in Kendal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| From Auschwitz to Ambleside | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Kendal Museum | ||||
| Lakeland Motor Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry | ||||
| Quaker Tapestry Museum | ||||
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill | ||||
| The Armitt Museum & Library | ||||
| The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction | ||||
| Windermere Jetty |
Libraries in Kendal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kendal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sedbergh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shap Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windermere Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kendal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Markets | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Kendal Indoor Market | |||||
| Kendal Market | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday Market | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market |
Hotels in Kendal
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kendal
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kendal
46 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kendal
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kendal
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kendal
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kendal
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kendal
10 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kendal
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kendal
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kendal
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kendal
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kendal
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kendal
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kendal
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kendal
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kendal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowness Bay Brewing | ||||
| Gan Yam | ||||
| Handsome Brewery | ||||
| Lakes Brew Co. | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Thomas Hardy Brewery Packaging Plant | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Kendal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kendal
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | - | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loadman Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kendal
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kendal Post Office | |
| Oxenholme Post Office | |
| Rinkfield Post Office | |
| Sandylands Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kendal
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Chapel | |
| Cornerstone - Sandylands Methodist Church | |
| First Church of Christ, Scientist | |
| Holy Trinity and St George | |
| Kendal Christadelphian Hall | |
| Kendal Parish Church | |
| Kendal Quaker Meeting House | |
| Kendal United Reformed Church | |
| Market Place Unitarian Chapel | |
| Parr Street Church | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St John the Baptist Church | |
| St Mark’s Church | |
| St Stephen's Church | |
| St Thomas | |
| St. George's Church | |
| Stricklandgate Methodist Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kendal
What is the population of Kendal?
Kendal has a population of 29,147 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,722.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Kendal expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,161, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $299,367 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,329 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Kendal?
Kendal has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.
How is the job market in Kendal?
Kendal has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,022. There are 2,652 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kendal?
The median home value in Kendal is $299,367. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,329. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Kendal?
50.0% of adults in Kendal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Kendal?
97.5% of residents speak only English at home.