Castle Grove
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for young professionals (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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 — 1% 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 extreme car dependency (transport 10) limits independence for retirees.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£310,000) and connectivity (transport 10) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Castle Grove is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Kendal. Crime levels are below the local average (66 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,010m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £310,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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, above 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
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Castle Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Dojo 812m · 10 min walk
- Kendal Leisure Centre 1183m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kentwood Clinic 1175m · 15 min walk
- Zest 1181m · 15 min walk
- Kinta House Annexe 1392m · 17 min walk
- Kinta House 1419m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Castle Hill 360m · 4 min walk
- Fletcher Park 604m · 8 min walk
- Kirkbie Kendal School Football Field 772m · 10 min walk
- Goose Holme 784m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Sandgate School 714m · 9 min walk
- Heron Hill Primary School 1003m · 12 min walk
- Kirkbie Kendal School 1088m · 14 min walk
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal 1470m · 18 min walk
- The Queen Katherine School 1585m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Heron Close — Westmorland and Furness47
- Oak Tree Road — Westmorland and Furness47
- Castle Oval — Westmorland and Furness47
- Archers Meadow — Westmorland and Furness47
- Bluebell Close — Westmorland and Furness46
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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