Kendal Highgate
Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.321, -2.751 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 51 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01539 (Kendal) |
Kendal Highgate sits on the hillside immediately west of Kendal town centre within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness. It overlooks the River Kent and offers views towards the fells of the Lake District, with nearby historic reminders such as Kendal Castle and the town’s long association with the wool trade.
Predominantly residential, Kendal Highgate mixes Victorian terraces and post‑war housing with pockets of social housing and small local shops; community groups are active and residents draw on easy access to Kendal’s markets, cultural events and visitor economy. Economically it reflects the pattern of a market town reliant on tourism, retail and public services while retaining a distinct local identity.
Postcode districts covering Kendal Highgate
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 18 miles
- Lancaster 19.1 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 23.5 miles
- Kendal 0.5 miles
- Heysham 19.7 miles
- Ulverston 16.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kendal Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Kendal Castle Ward 0.8 miles
- Kendal Strickland and Fell Ward 1 mile
- Kendal Nether Ward 1.3 miles
- Natland Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Oxenholme Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Helsington Parish 1.9 miles
- Underbarrow and Bradleyfield Parish 2.2 miles
- Burneside Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg Parish 2.5 miles
- Kendal South Ward 2.7 miles
- Strickland Ketel Parish 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Kendal Highgate
LA9 5BJ, LA9 4TH, LA9 5QJ, LA9 5AX, LA9 7DU, LA9 5AQ, LA9 5EJ, LA9 4HE, LA9 4HW … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 54.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 54.7 miles
- Kendal Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Kendal Highgate Ad
- Romneys Apartments and Suites 4 0.4 miles
- The Gateway Hotel 4 2 miles
- The Lodge @ Carus Green 1.5 miles
- Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, Bw Premier Collection 4 1.2 miles
- Stonecross Manor Hotel 4 0.5 miles
- Riverside Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- Crooklands Hotel 3 5.3 miles
- Linthwaite House 5 6.9 miles
- Mason's Arms 6.3 miles
- Lyth Valley Country House 4 miles
Schools in Kendal Highgate
- Ghyllside Primary School Primary
- Kendal College Further education
- Kirkbie Kendal School Secondary
- Vicarage Park C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Watercrook Archaeological site 0.9 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 8.1 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 9.1 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 10.7 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 13.3 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 15.6 miles
- Twistleton Manor Estate 15.9 miles
- Dent Head Hill 17.1 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 18.5 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 19.3 miles