Wildman Street
Westmorland and Furness, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £132,500 with cooling market liquidity. Strong 28% 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 — 28% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 28% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £132,500, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates 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
Wildman Street is located in Westmorland and Furness, near Kendal. Crime is a significant concern, with 357 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 174 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including atm (1), bar (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Eastern Balti (restaurant, 14m). Public transport is accessible, with rail stops within reach. The nearest is about 167m away. The median property price is £132,500, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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
Terraced | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wildman Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Victoria Bowling Club 329m · 4 min walk
- Westmorland Crossfit 585m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Zest 435m · 5 min walk
- Kentwood Clinic 966m · 12 min walk
- Kinta House Annexe 1974m · 25 min walk
- Kinta House 1996m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Goose Holme 252m · 3 min walk
- Castle Hill 615m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Sandgate School 540m · 7 min walk
- Kendal Nursery School 857m · 11 min walk
- The Queen Katherine School 987m · 12 min walk
- Kirkbie Kendal School 1478m · 18 min walk
- Heron Hill Primary School 1608m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- Martindales Yard — Westmorland and Furness53
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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