Percy Road
Cumberland, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for young professionals (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
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%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
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%
Affordable at £129,750, but transport (10) and limited services (30) and safety (30) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Percy Road is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime rates are above average, with 172 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 59% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,378m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £129,750, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Percy Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Everlast Gyms 1118m · 14 min walk
- Snap Fitness 1521m · 19 min walk
- Fusion Trampoline Park 1609m · 20 min walk
- Strength Shack 1699m · 21 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Morten Surgery 822m · 10 min walk
- Eden Medical Group 1184m · 15 min walk
- Cumberland Infirmary 1415m · 18 min walk
- Eden Valley Hospice 1965m · 25 min walk
libraries (4)
- Denton Holme Library 663m · 8 min walk
- Morton Library Link 858m · 11 min walk
- Carlisle West (Library Link) 1239m · 16 min walk
- Carlisle Library 1611m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Saint James's Park 398m · 5 min walk
- Chance's Park 751m · 9 min walk
- Cummersdale Green 980m · 12 min walk
- Bitts Park 1735m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 657m · 8 min walk
- Newlaithes Junior School 677m · 8 min walk
- Newlaithes Infant School 677m · 8 min walk
- Caldew Lea School 1047m · 13 min walk
- Cummersdale School 1519m · 19 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.