Quarry Rigg
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). and weak transport (10) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £210,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (10) or environment (74) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Quarry Rigg is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Bowness-on-Windermere. Crime is a significant concern, with 404 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 246 violent offences were recorded (61% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), clothes (2), and fitness_centre (1). The closest is Sweet Dreams (cafe, 34m). The nearest public transport is 505m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £210,000, though prices have fallen 17% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both retirees and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Quarry Rigg, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Royal Windermere Yacht Club 328m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Peter Rabbit Garden 129m · 2 min walk
- The Belsfield 479m · 6 min walk
- Jubilee Garden 563m · 7 min walk
- The Glebe 667m · 8 min walk
- Coronation Park 714m · 9 min walk
schools (2)
- St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School 923m · 12 min walk
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere 923m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rayrigg Rise — Westmorland and Furness41
- North Terrace — Westmorland and Furness40
- Bank Terrace — Westmorland and Furness41
- Peppercorn Lane — Westmorland and Furness43
- Ash Street — Westmorland and Furness42
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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