Clifton Close

Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Low High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsFair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£322,500) and connectivity (transport 80) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

51
Liveability Score
Top 36% in CherwellTop 35% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 70 transactions

Things You Should Know

Limited daily services

Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.

How Life Works Here

Clifton Close is located in Cherwell, near Bicester, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 82 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 56% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Betsy The Bus Cafe (cafe, 73m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Clifton Close) is 52m away. The median property price is £322,500, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 70 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 362m away. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Poor (16)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (80)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£322,500
Median Price
70
Transactions (2017–2026)
-15.4%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Betsy The Bus Cafe73m (0.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Clifton Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Clifton Close bus_stop52m
Granville Way bus_stop236m
Retail Park bus_stop564m
Bicester North Rail Station rail_station719m
Bicester Village Rail Station rail_station905m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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.