Abbey Street
Cumberland, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £190,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £190,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Abbey Street is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime is a significant concern, with 740 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 318 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Salvation Army (place of worship, 45m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 725m away. The median property price is £190,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Abbey Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Sands Leisure Centre 653m · 8 min walk
- Strength Shack 667m · 8 min walk
- Snap Fitness 820m · 10 min walk
- Sheepmount Athletics Stadium 833m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Eden Medical Group 654m · 8 min walk
- Cumberland Infirmary 1036m · 13 min walk
- Morten Surgery 1946m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Carlisle Library 422m · 5 min walk
- Denton Holme Library 919m · 12 min walk
- Carlisle West (Library Link) 1744m · 22 min walk
- Morton Library Link 1810m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bitts Park 413m · 5 min walk
- Cavendish Park 983m · 12 min walk
- Saint James's Park 1002m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Caldew Lea School 691m · 9 min walk
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 1154m · 14 min walk
- Stanwix School 1188m · 15 min walk
- Brook Street Primary School 1360m · 17 min walk
- The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) 1806m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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