Lord Street
Cumberland, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £58,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£58,500).
Safety score of 15 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 45). 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 (£58,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £58,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Lord Street is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime is a significant concern, with 638 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 311 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Talking Heads (hairdresser, 52m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 470m away. The median property price is £58,500, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 286m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 9 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 Lord Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym 269m · 3 min walk
- Snap Fitness 365m · 5 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 554m · 7 min walk
- Chatsworth Tennis Club 1021m · 13 min walk
- The Sands Leisure Centre 1305m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Carlisle Healthcare South 1577m · 20 min walk
- Eden Medical Group 1687m · 21 min walk
- Eden Valley Hospice 1997m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Carlisle Library 895m · 11 min walk
- Denton Holme Library 908m · 11 min walk
- Petteril Bank House (Library Link) 1846m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Site of former Christ Church 172m · 2 min walk
- Fusehill Park 350m · 4 min walk
- Chatsworth Garden 788m · 10 min walk
- Tullie House Garden 1119m · 14 min walk
- Former Swifts Golf Course 1454m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Brook Street Primary School 287m · 4 min walk
- Norman Street Primary School 610m · 8 min walk
- The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) 800m · 10 min walk
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 920m · 12 min walk
- Gillford Centre 1366m · 17 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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