Arran Grove
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £269,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (81) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Arran Grove is located in Cherwell, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 430 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 226 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Police Station) is 143m away. The median property price is £269,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 114m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 51 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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 Arran Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Spiceball Leisure Centre 646m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 904m · 11 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1061m · 13 min walk
- 10th Planet Banbury 1340m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Orchard Health Centre 140m · 2 min walk
- Banbury CHAMHS 154m · 2 min walk
- The Horton General Hospital 1245m · 16 min walk
- Horton Midwifery-led Unit 1312m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Banbury 593m · 7 min walk
- Neithrop 951m · 12 min walk
- Horton Library 1169m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- People's Park Community Garden 276m · 4 min walk
- People's Park 285m · 4 min walk
- The Rose Garden 293m · 4 min walk
- A Pocketful of Sunshine 444m · 6 min walk
- Spiceball Country Park 602m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury 114m · 1 min walk
- Harriers Banbury Academy 925m · 12 min walk
- Frank Wise School 1038m · 13 min walk
- Queensway School 1224m · 15 min walk
- Futures Institute Banbury 1675m · 21 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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