Hindpool Road
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £120,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 178% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 178% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 178% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£120,000).
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 £120,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Hindpool Road is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Barrow-in-Furness. Crime is a significant concern, with 757 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 341 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Drop Zone (community centre, 77m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 849m away. The median property price is £120,000, with exceptional growth of 178% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hindpool Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Everlast Gyms 144m · 2 min walk
- FAB Health Club 404m · 5 min walk
- Park Leisure Centre 1454m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Babybond 519m · 6 min walk
- First Step 612m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Barrow Library 239m · 3 min walk
- Barrow Island Library Link 1050m · 13 min walk
- Walney Library 1546m · 19 min walk
- Roose Library 1802m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Barrow Park 1266m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Brisbane Park Infant School 630m · 8 min walk
- St James' CofE Junior School 630m · 8 min walk
- Ramsden Infant School 721m · 9 min walk
- Greengate Junior School 937m · 12 min walk
- Barrow Island Community Primary School 974m · 12 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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