Side-by-side comparison of LA13 Barrow-in-furness and LA8 Kendal covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
LA13 is the more affordable option at £210,000 median vs £368,000 in LA8. LA8 has lower recorded crime (513 vs 1,226 offences over 13 months). LA13 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | LA13 Barrow-in-furness | LA8 Kendal |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £210,000 | £368,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,508 | £2,508 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,226 | 513 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 61.8 | 50.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 91.8 | 32.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 62.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.