Dowker's Lane
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Dowker's Lane is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Kendal. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 185 violent offences were recorded (60% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), dentist (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Silver Mountain (fast food, 44m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 988m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dowker's Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Westmorland Crossfit 240m · 3 min walk
- First Place Fitness 334m · 4 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 489m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kentwood Clinic 156m · 2 min walk
- Zest 568m · 7 min walk
- Kinta House Annexe 1385m · 17 min walk
- Kinta House 1401m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Abbot Hall Recreation Ground 111m · 1 min walk
- Bowling Fell 276m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Kendal Nursery School 716m · 9 min walk
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary School 813m · 10 min walk
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal 830m · 10 min walk
- Kirkbie Kendal School 839m · 10 min walk
- Heron Hill Primary School 1106m · 14 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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