Market Place
Cumberland, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £87,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 31% 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: liquid market (score 70), 31% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£87,500).
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%
Transport (50) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 31% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£87,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (21) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £87,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (21) is below average.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 31% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Market Place is located in Cumberland, near Whitehaven. Crime is a significant concern, with 944 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 558 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), cafe (2), and bar (1). The closest is a BAR at 11m. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 703m away. The median property price is £87,500, with strong growth of 31% over five years. Based on 23 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. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Market Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Soulbox Pilates & Yoga 348m · 4 min walk
- Whitehaven Sports Centre 422m · 5 min walk
libraries (3)
- Whitehaven Archive and Local Studies Centre 349m · 4 min walk
- Whitehaven Library 356m · 4 min walk
- Kells Library 1404m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- St Beghs Priory Church Park 654m · 8 min walk
- Woodhouse (Millennium Green) 1917m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School 611m · 8 min walk
- St Begh's Catholic Junior School 659m · 8 min walk
- St James' CofE Junior School 699m · 9 min walk
- Monkwray Junior School 959m · 12 min walk
- Bransty Primary School 1454m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Lowther Street — Cumberland50
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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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