West Walls
Cumberland, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (poor). Price data (£138,150) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £138,150, 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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £138,150 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
West Walls is located in Cumberland, near Carlisle. Crime is a significant concern, with 740 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 318 violent offences were recorded (43% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 547m away. The median property price is £138,150, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 2 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. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Other | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from West Walls, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Snap Fitness 652m · 8 min walk
- The Sands Leisure Centre 678m · 8 min walk
- Strength Shack 840m · 10 min walk
- Sheepmount Athletics Stadium 993m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Eden Medical Group 781m · 10 min walk
- Cumberland Infirmary 1179m · 15 min walk
- Morten Surgery 1963m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Carlisle Library 328m · 4 min walk
- Denton Holme Library 812m · 10 min walk
- Carlisle West (Library Link) 1830m · 23 min walk
- Morton Library Link 1846m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Bitts Park 552m · 7 min walk
- Saint James's Park 941m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Caldew Lea School 795m · 10 min walk
- Robert Ferguson Primary School 1037m · 13 min walk
- Brook Street Primary School 1192m · 15 min walk
- Stanwix School 1276m · 16 min walk
- The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) 1641m · 20 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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