Castle Meadows
Cumberland, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Castle Meadows is located in Cumberland, near Whitehaven. Crime rates are above average, with 215 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. 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 498m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 304m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Castle Meadows in Cumberland on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Castle Meadows, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Whitehaven Sports Centre 84m · 1 min walk
- Soulbox Pilates & Yoga 395m · 5 min walk
libraries (5)
- Whitehaven Library 175m · 2 min walk
- Whitehaven Archive and Local Studies Centre 314m · 4 min walk
- Kells Library 1275m · 16 min walk
- Hensingham Library 1822m · 23 min walk
- Richmond Hill Library 1864m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St Begh's Catholic Junior School 304m · 4 min walk
- St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School 678m · 8 min walk
- St James' CofE Junior School 750m · 9 min walk
- Monkwray Junior School 763m · 10 min walk
- St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School 1035m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Richmond Terrace — Cumberland40
- Millom Road — Cumberland40
- Elm Street — Cumberland38
- Tenters — Cumberland38
- Coach Road — Cumberland43
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.