Kendal Street
Cumberland, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £91,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£91,000).
Safety (15), environment (35), 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%
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£91,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), 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 £91,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates 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.
How Life Works Here
Kendal Street is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime is a significant concern, with 740 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 318 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 943m away. The median property price is £91,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 326m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 38 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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)
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 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Kendal Street 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 Kendal Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Strength Shack 800m · 10 min walk
- Fusion Trampoline Park 826m · 10 min walk
- Sheepmount Athletics Stadium 1095m · 14 min walk
- The Sands Leisure Centre 1145m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Eden Medical Group 396m · 5 min walk
- Cumberland Infirmary 793m · 10 min walk
- Morten Surgery 1452m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Denton Holme Library 696m · 9 min walk
- Carlisle Library 867m · 11 min walk
- Carlisle West (Library Link) 1299m · 16 min walk
- Morton Library Link 1317m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Saint James's Park 633m · 8 min walk
- Bitts Park 814m · 10 min walk
- Engine Lonning 1156m · 14 min walk
- Cavendish Park 1248m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Caldew Lea School 327m · 4 min walk
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 932m · 12 min walk
- Newlaithes Junior School 1363m · 17 min walk
- Newlaithes Infant School 1363m · 17 min walk
- Stanwix School 1627m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Myddleton Street — Cumberland41
- Chiswick Street — Cumberland41
- Stanley Street — Cumberland40
- Lawson Street — Cumberland40
- West Walls — Cumberland40
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.
Data updated: