Larksfield Road
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £265,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 54% 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 70), 54% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (29) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, 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 70), 54% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (29/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£265,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 54% over 5 years, but environment scores only 29/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Larksfield Road is located in Cherwell, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (76 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 126m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000, with exceptional growth of 54% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. 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 271m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Larksfield Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- 10th Planet Banbury 1325m · 17 min walk
- EP Gym 1335m · 17 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1667m · 21 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Horton General Hospital 895m · 11 min walk
- Horton Midwifery-led Unit 912m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Horton Library 937m · 12 min walk
- Banbury 1562m · 20 min walk
- Neithrop 1999m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Saint Louis Meadow Park 804m · 10 min walk
- Sports field 836m · 10 min walk
- Easington Park 1016m · 13 min walk
- Browning Road Park 1138m · 14 min walk
- Bankside Park 1224m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form 271m · 3 min walk
- The Grange Community Primary School 615m · 8 min walk
- St John's Catholic Primary School 615m · 8 min walk
- Wykham Park 649m · 8 min walk
- Futures Institute Banbury 649m · 8 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.
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