Walnut Close
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (20) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (20) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but extreme car dependency (transport 20) limits independence for retirees.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£496,745) or poorly connected (transport 20). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Median price £496,745 based on only 12 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
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 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Walnut Close is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Kendal. Crime levels are below the local average (40 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £496,745. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Overall, this street scores 47 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Walnut Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- First Place Fitness 1132m · 14 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1154m · 14 min walk
- Westmorland Crossfit 1338m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kentwood Clinic 968m · 12 min walk
- Zest 1434m · 18 min walk
- Kinta House 1784m · 22 min walk
- Kinta House Annexe 1786m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bowling Fell 900m · 11 min walk
- Abbot Hall Recreation Ground 1157m · 14 min walk
- Nobles Rest 1346m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary School 728m · 9 min walk
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal 957m · 12 min walk
- Kendal Nursery School 1168m · 15 min walk
- Kirkbie Kendal School 1388m · 17 min walk
- Heron Hill Primary School 1740m · 22 min walk
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- Aldercroft — 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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