Marsh Street
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £77,500, but environment (35) is below average.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £77,500, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Marsh Street is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Barrow-in-Furness. Crime is around average for the area, with 108 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 63% of reported crimes. 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 956m away. The median property price is £77,500, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 143m away. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.
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: hot
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 Marsh Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Park Leisure Centre 553m · 7 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 996m · 12 min walk
- FAB Health Club 1429m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- First Step 564m · 7 min walk
- Babybond 722m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Roose Library 738m · 9 min walk
- Barrow Library 967m · 12 min walk
- Barrow Island Library Link 1211m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Barrow Park 576m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Greengate Junior School 144m · 2 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow 303m · 4 min walk
- Parkside Academy 442m · 6 min walk
- Ramsden Infant School 525m · 7 min walk
- Furness Academy 732m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Meadow Grove — Westmorland and Furness50
- Dundas Street — Westmorland and Furness50
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- Lyndhurst Road — Westmorland and Furness50
- High Cleater Street — Westmorland and Furness50
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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