Peppercorn Lane
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 10, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 10, walkability 60). 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). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 10) 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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Peppercorn 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 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), hairdresser (2), and convenience (1). The closest is Santorino (fast food, 33m). The nearest public transport is 1,094m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. 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. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 37 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 Peppercorn Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- First Place Fitness 193m · 2 min walk
- Westmorland Crossfit 337m · 4 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 348m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kentwood Clinic 147m · 2 min walk
- Zest 706m · 9 min walk
- Kinta House Annexe 1247m · 16 min walk
- Kinta House 1262m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Abbot Hall Recreation Ground 75m · 1 min walk
- Bowling Fell 358m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Kirkbie Kendal School 701m · 9 min walk
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal 702m · 9 min walk
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary School 708m · 9 min walk
- Kendal Nursery School 847m · 11 min walk
- Heron Hill Primary School 978m · 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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