Stramongate
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (15) and school access (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £148,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Stramongate is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Kendal. Crime is a significant concern, with 617 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 312 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 14 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (4), restaurant (3), and cafe (2). The closest is Kendal Dental Care (dentist, 17m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 409m away. The median property price is £148,500, though prices have fallen 26% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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: warm
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 Stramongate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Victoria Bowling Club 306m · 4 min walk
- Westmorland Crossfit 362m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Zest 253m · 3 min walk
- Kentwood Clinic 727m · 9 min walk
- Kinta House Annexe 1817m · 23 min walk
- Kinta House 1837m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Friends House Garden 84m · 1 min walk
- New Road Common 148m · 2 min walk
- Goose Holme 158m · 2 min walk
- Miller Field 375m · 5 min walk
- Abbot Hall Recreation Ground 625m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Kendal Nursery School 684m · 8 min walk
- Sandgate School 736m · 9 min walk
- The Queen Katherine School 1220m · 15 min walk
- Kirkbie Kendal School 1299m · 16 min walk
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal 1397m · 18 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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