Westwood Avenue
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: At £312,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% 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.
Strong case: 24% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but 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%
Strong case: 24% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£312,500) and connectivity (transport 20) 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 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Westwood Avenue is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Kendal. Crime levels are below the local average (40 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is playground (playground, 153m). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £312,500, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 190m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% 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)
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: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Westwood Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 687m · 9 min walk
- First Place Fitness 718m · 9 min walk
- Westmorland Crossfit 1082m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Kentwood Clinic 688m · 9 min walk
- Kinta House 1250m · 16 min walk
- Kinta House Annexe 1250m · 16 min walk
- Zest 1332m · 17 min walk
- Westmorland General Hospital 1962m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Bowling Fell 757m · 10 min walk
- Abbot Hall Recreation Ground 838m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary School 191m · 2 min walk
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal 420m · 5 min walk
- Kirkbie Kendal School 864m · 11 min walk
- Heron Hill Primary School 1212m · 15 min walk
- Kendal Nursery School 1228m · 15 min walk
Similar Streets
- Leven Road — Westmorland and Furness51
- Chambers Close — Westmorland and Furness49
- Croglam Park — Westmorland and Furness47
- Vicarage Drive — Westmorland and Furness46
- Kentmere Crescent — Westmorland and Furness50
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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