Scafell Drive
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: At £270,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (10) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 27% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but extreme car dependency (transport 10) limits independence for retirees.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£270,000) 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
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Scafell Drive is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Kendal. Crime levels are below the local average (48 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 1,054m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £270,000, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Scafell Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Kendal Leisure Centre 597m · 8 min walk
- Dojo 819m · 10 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1213m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Kinta House Annexe 452m · 6 min walk
- Kinta House 464m · 6 min walk
- Westmorland General Hospital 704m · 9 min walk
- Urgent Treatment Centre 758m · 10 min walk
- Kentwood Clinic 1643m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Kirkbie Kendal School Football Field 808m · 10 min walk
- Fletcher Park 1318m · 16 min walk
- Castle Hill 1505m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Heron Hill Primary School 547m · 7 min walk
- Kirkbie Kendal School 868m · 11 min walk
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal 1253m · 16 min walk
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary School 1482m · 18 min walk
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 1616m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Esthwaite Green — Westmorland and Furness46
- Lingmoor Rise — Westmorland and Furness46
- Lowther Park — Westmorland and Furness43
- Castle Grove — Westmorland and Furness47
- Park Close — Westmorland and Furness47
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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