West End Road Orton, Westmorland and Furness
33 addresses across 4 postcodes (CA10), about 240 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 13500689.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, E: 7, F: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Westmorland and Furness costs £2,508 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 14 km (8.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 231 to 237 m above sea level.
- Noise: 30 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shap Medical Practice, about 9.2 km (5.7 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); House, mid-terrace (3); House, detached (2). Built: before 1900 (11); 2007 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Westmorland and Furness in 2026-27: Band D £2,508 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,672 | £1,951 | £2,229 | £2,508 | £3,065 | £3,623 | £4,180 | £5,016 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (27% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Orton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- PETTY HALL, grade II*
- BARN AND BYRE RANGE ADJOINING NORTH END OF PETTY HALL, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026: Fibrus Networks GB Ltd, Remedial works, multi-way signals, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA10 3RJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA10 3RL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA10 3RH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA10 3RU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 231 m and 237 m above sea level (234 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA10 3RH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CA10 3RJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CA10 3RL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CA10 3RU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby Stephen 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Appleby 63,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.1 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Square Orton | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 74.9 km (47 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 85.7 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Shap Medical Practice | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Westmorland General Hospital | 20.3 km (13 miles) |
| Police station | Appleby Police Station | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,930 m² | 120 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Petty Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 30 m. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Petty Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north |
| Gamelands embanked stone circle | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Howes Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Dunning's Dub | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Banker's Dub | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Knott | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Great Asby Scar | Cliff or slope | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 33 |
30 of the street's 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Westmorland and Furness: see them on the Westmorland and Furness page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orton CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedys Fine Chocolates CA10 3RU | Manufacturers/packers | 90 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2026 |
| George Hotel CA10 3RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Orton Scar Cafe CA10 3RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Village Stores & Post Office CA10 3RH | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Orton C of E Primary School CA10 3RG | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Martinagap Lane (12); On or near West End Road (1); On or near Front Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 24% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, mid-terrace (lodged 28 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CA10 3RJ: 29 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- CA10 3RL: 2 addresses
- CA10 3RH: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- CA10 3RU: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Beech View · West End Road · West End Road · Chapel Beck Close · West End Road · Bessy Bank · Ashfield Court · School View · Frankland Park
All the streets in CA10 and across Westmorland and Furness.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.