Charles Street
Cumberland, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £72,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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 55, liquidity 30. 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%
Good entry point at £72,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Charles Street is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime rates are above average, with 296 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% 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 545m away. The median property price is £72,500. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. 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 198m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The data suggests this area could appeal to first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability.
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: 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 Charles Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Snap Fitness 348m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 365m · 5 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 779m · 10 min walk
- Chatsworth Tennis Club 795m · 10 min walk
- The Sands Leisure Centre 1199m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Carlisle Healthcare South 1493m · 19 min walk
- Eden Medical Group 1751m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- Carlisle Library 839m · 10 min walk
- Denton Holme Library 1087m · 14 min walk
- Petteril Bank House (Library Link) 1920m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Melbourne Park 781m · 10 min walk
- Former Swifts Golf Course 1307m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Brook Street Primary School 199m · 2 min walk
- Norman Street Primary School 409m · 5 min walk
- The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) 981m · 12 min walk
- Gillford Centre 1526m · 19 min walk
- Upperby Primary School 1749m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Thomson Street — Cumberland43
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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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