Kilgour Street
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Kilgour Street is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Penrith. Crime is a significant concern, with 366 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 167 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Cafe @ Leisure (cafe, 38m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 586m 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. The nearest school is just 227m away. 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, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kilgour Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Wishing Well Health And Fitness 395m · 5 min walk
- District L CrossFit 675m · 8 min walk
- Crossfit Cumbria 1223m · 15 min walk
- Elite Fitness 1426m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Your Spinal Health 304m · 4 min walk
- Angel Clinic 429m · 5 min walk
- Penrith Hospital 624m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Castle Park 423m · 5 min walk
- Tynefield Park 431m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Ullswater Community College 227m · 3 min walk
- North Lakes School 436m · 5 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith 487m · 6 min walk
- Brunswick School 640m · 8 min walk
- Beaconside CofE Primary School 844m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Forshaw Street — Westmorland and Furness41
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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