Beargarden Road
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
Price (£265,000) 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
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
Beargarden 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 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 157m away. The median property price is £265,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 216m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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: stable
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 Beargarden Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Spiceball Leisure Centre 1090m · 14 min walk
- 10th Planet Banbury 1112m · 14 min walk
- EP Gym 1167m · 15 min walk
- PureGym 1623m · 20 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Horton General Hospital 682m · 8 min walk
- Banbury CHAMHS 731m · 9 min walk
- The Orchard Health Centre 753m · 9 min walk
- Horton Midwifery-led Unit 815m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Banbury 471m · 6 min walk
- Horton Library 563m · 7 min walk
- Neithrop 771m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Easington Park 407m · 5 min walk
- People's Park 489m · 6 min walk
- The Rose Garden 500m · 6 min walk
- A Pocketful of Sunshine 563m · 7 min walk
- People's Park Community Garden 571m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Harriers Banbury Academy 216m · 3 min walk
- Frank Wise School 579m · 7 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury 803m · 10 min walk
- Wykham Park 937m · 12 min walk
- Futures Institute Banbury 937m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Gilkes Yard — Cherwell45
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- Sandell Close — Cherwell50
- Osterley Grove — Cherwell50
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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