Bassenthwaite Street
Cumberland, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £110,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 29% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (10) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 10, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£110,000). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £110,000, but transport (10) means car needed and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Bassenthwaite Street is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime is around average for the area, with 106 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 57% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Wigton Road Post Office (post office, 75m). The nearest public transport is 1,407m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £110,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 391m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.
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
Terraced | 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 Bassenthwaite Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Fusion Trampoline Park 906m · 11 min walk
- Strength Shack 1067m · 13 min walk
- Sheepmount Athletics Stadium 1403m · 18 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 1483m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Eden Medical Group 525m · 7 min walk
- Cumberland Infirmary 692m · 9 min walk
- Morten Surgery 992m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Carlisle West (Library Link) 824m · 10 min walk
- Morton Library Link 829m · 10 min walk
- Denton Holme Library 899m · 11 min walk
- Carlisle Library 1367m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Saint James's Park 663m · 8 min walk
- Chance's Park 786m · 10 min walk
- Heysham Park 871m · 11 min walk
- Engine Lonning 1025m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Caldew Lea School 391m · 5 min walk
- Newlaithes Junior School 928m · 12 min walk
- Newlaithes Infant School 928m · 12 min walk
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 1073m · 13 min walk
- Yewdale School 1839m · 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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