Spencer 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 £150,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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%
Market score 50, 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 (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, 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
Spencer Street is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime is a significant concern, with 1292 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 658 violent offences were recorded (51% 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. The closest is The Chiswick Street Dental Practice (dentist, 27m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 440m away. The median property price is £150,000. Based on 3 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. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability. 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: 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Spencer Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 335m · 4 min walk
- The Sands Leisure Centre 629m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 920m · 12 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 1085m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Eden Medical Group 1344m · 17 min walk
- Cumberland Infirmary 1733m · 22 min walk
- Carlisle Healthcare South 1989m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Carlisle Library 293m · 4 min walk
- Denton Holme Library 1082m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Former Swifts Golf Course 787m · 10 min walk
- Rickerby Park 1012m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Brook Street Primary School 771m · 10 min walk
- Norman Street Primary School 795m · 10 min walk
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 1234m · 15 min walk
- Stanwix School 1284m · 16 min walk
- The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) 1471m · 18 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.
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