Arthur Street
Cumberland, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety (15), environment (24), and school access (30) 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 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (24), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £145,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (24) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 7% over 5 years, but environment scores only 24/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Arthur Street is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime is a significant concern, with 638 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 311 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 918m away. The median property price is £145,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 233m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 38 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Arthur Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Everlast Gyms 337m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 516m · 6 min walk
- Snap Fitness 933m · 12 min walk
- Chatsworth Tennis Club 1597m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Eden Valley Hospice 1380m · 17 min walk
- Carlisle Healthcare South 1656m · 21 min walk
- Eden Medical Group 1956m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Denton Holme Library 918m · 12 min walk
- Carlisle Library 1430m · 18 min walk
- Petteril Bank House (Library Link) 1470m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Site of former Christ Church 743m · 9 min walk
- Fusehill Park 891m · 11 min walk
- Carlisle BMX Pump Track 1165m · 15 min walk
- Upperby Park 1241m · 16 min walk
- Chatsworth Garden 1393m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) 234m · 3 min walk
- Brook Street Primary School 753m · 9 min walk
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 769m · 10 min walk
- Gillford Centre 804m · 10 min walk
- Upperby Primary School 1021m · 13 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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