Newport Street
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £125,000, but environment (23) is below average.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (23) 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%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (23/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £125,000, but environment (23) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Newport Street is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Barrow-in-Furness. Crime levels are below the local average (52 incidents in 12 months). 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 583m away. The median property price is £125,000, though prices have fallen 14% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 406m away. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 7 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 Newport Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- FAB Health Club 1298m · 16 min walk
- Park Leisure Centre 1312m · 16 min walk
- The Gym 1424m · 18 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 1441m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Babybond 980m · 12 min walk
- First Step 1548m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Barrow Library 1112m · 14 min walk
- Ormsgill (Library Link) 1313m · 16 min walk
- Roose Library 1981m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Coronation Gardens 819m · 10 min walk
- Hindpool Urban Park 958m · 12 min walk
- Barrow Park 1047m · 13 min walk
- John Whinnerah Roundabout 1348m · 17 min walk
- Little Park 1713m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Victoria Academy 407m · 5 min walk
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School 572m · 7 min walk
- Brisbane Park Infant School 823m · 10 min walk
- St James' CofE Junior School 823m · 10 min walk
- Ramsden Infant School 1013m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Thirlmere Close — Westmorland and Furness49
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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