Longfellow Road
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £351,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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: 12% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) 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: 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 (£351,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Longfellow Road is located in Cherwell, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 104 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 60% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 74m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £351,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 362m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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)
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
Detached | 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 Longfellow Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- 10th Planet Banbury 1814m · 23 min walk
- EP Gym 1861m · 23 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Horton General Hospital 1189m · 15 min walk
- Horton Midwifery-led Unit 1347m · 17 min walk
- Banbury CHAMHS 1507m · 19 min walk
- The Orchard Health Centre 1534m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Neithrop 921m · 12 min walk
- Horton Library 1074m · 13 min walk
- Banbury 1378m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Browning Road Park 191m · 2 min walk
- Stanbridge Park 660m · 8 min walk
- Easington Park 769m · 10 min walk
- Princess Diana Park 1210m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Queensway School 362m · 4 min walk
- Frank Wise School 606m · 8 min walk
- Wykham Park 674m · 8 min walk
- Futures Institute Banbury 674m · 8 min walk
- Harriers Banbury Academy 877m · 11 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.