Beck Road
Cumberland, England
Reality check: At £241,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% 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.
Moderate investment case — 13% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 13% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but extreme car dependency (transport 20) limits independence for retirees.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£241,000) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Beck Road is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime levels are below the local average (31 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £241,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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 Beck Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Fusion Trampoline Park 1822m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cumberland Infirmary 1578m · 20 min walk
- Morten Surgery 1736m · 22 min walk
- Eden Medical Group 1943m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Carlisle West (Library Link) 1071m · 13 min walk
- Morton Library Link 1538m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Spider Park 325m · 4 min walk
- Heysham Park 962m · 12 min walk
- Engine Lonning 1371m · 17 min walk
- Chance's Park 1642m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Yewdale School 604m · 8 min walk
- Newlaithes Junior School 1855m · 23 min walk
- Newlaithes Infant School 1855m · 23 min walk
- Caldew Lea School 1931m · 24 min walk
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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.