Thornton 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.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (6) and transport (10) may concern parents.
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
Safe area, but environment (6/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £180,000, but transport (10) means car needed and environment (6) is below average.
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.
Prices grew 5% over 5 years, but environment scores only 6/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 6/100 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
Thornton Road is located in Cumberland, near Whitehaven. Crime levels are below the local average (20 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,079m away. The median property price is £180,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 216m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within its district.
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
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 Thornton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Copeland Pool 948m · 12 min walk
- Whitehaven Sports Centre 1348m · 17 min walk
- Soulbox Pilates & Yoga 1565m · 20 min walk
libraries (5)
- Hensingham Library 465m · 6 min walk
- Richmond Hill Library 496m · 6 min walk
- Whitehaven Library 1413m · 18 min walk
- Whitehaven Archive and Local Studies Centre 1490m · 19 min walk
- Mirehouse Library 1660m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- St Beghs Priory Church Park 1193m · 15 min walk
- Keekle Community Park 1977m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Jericho Primary School 216m · 3 min walk
- Hensingham Primary School 335m · 4 min walk
- The Whitehaven Academy 630m · 8 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic High School 755m · 9 min walk
- Mayfield School 755m · 9 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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