West Avenue
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 11% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
Safety score of 30 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 50, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 11% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£295,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
West Avenue is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Barrow-in-Furness. Crime rates are above average, with 159 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 58% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 771m away. The median property price is £295,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 250m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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 West Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Park Leisure Centre 566m · 7 min walk
- Everlast Gyms 1529m · 19 min walk
- The Gym 1617m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Babybond 985m · 12 min walk
- First Step 1352m · 17 min walk
- Birchwood Clinic 1927m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Roose Library 1237m · 16 min walk
- Barrow Library 1279m · 16 min walk
- Ormsgill (Library Link) 1928m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barrow Park 399m · 5 min walk
- Coronation Gardens 883m · 11 min walk
- Little Park 914m · 11 min walk
- Hindpool Urban Park 1373m · 17 min walk
- John Whinnerah Roundabout 1512m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Furness Academy 251m · 3 min walk
- Newbridge House PRU 490m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School 653m · 8 min walk
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 654m · 8 min walk
- Parkside Academy 712m · 9 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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