Bath Road
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £353,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£353,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
How Life Works Here
Bath Road 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 dominates reports. 226 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 221m away. The median property price is £353,500, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 47 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: hot
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 Bath Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Spiceball Leisure Centre 1012m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1301m · 16 min walk
- 10th Planet Banbury 1342m · 17 min walk
- EP Gym 1399m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Banbury CHAMHS 417m · 5 min walk
- The Orchard Health Centre 443m · 6 min walk
- The Horton General Hospital 1018m · 13 min walk
- Horton Midwifery-led Unit 1135m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Banbury 572m · 7 min walk
- Neithrop 577m · 7 min walk
- Horton Library 907m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- People's Park 196m · 2 min walk
- Easington Park 759m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Frank Wise School 568m · 7 min walk
- Harriers Banbury Academy 574m · 7 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury 576m · 7 min walk
- Queensway School 743m · 9 min walk
- Futures Institute Banbury 1267m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Westbeech Court — Cherwell44
- Cope Road — Cherwell43
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- Exeter Drive — Cherwell46
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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