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Market Square

Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England

Local high street Busy, high footfall Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to investors who tolerate urban intensity.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 25% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

At £370,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (70) and services (93) help.

How this is calculated

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

58
Liveability Score
Top 6% in CherwellTop 9% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 21 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Transit hub environment

High transport (70) and access (93) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.

How Life Works Here

Market Square is located in Cherwell, near Bicester, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 644 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 278 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 20 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (6), hairdresser (5), and restaurant (5). The closest is Cinnamon Tree (restaurant, 16m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 232m away. The median property price is £370,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and 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 437m away. 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 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Good (70)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£370,000
Median Price
21
Transactions (2014–2025)
+25.2%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Freehold | Market: warm

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

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Nearby Amenities

Cinnamon Tree16m (0.2 min walk)
Jenny's Cafe & Bistro16m (0.2 min walk)
Identity18m (0.2 min walk)
Oréa18m (0.2 min walk)
Light and Salt19m (0.2 min walk)
J.B's Barber Shop22m (0.3 min walk)
Headmasters25m (0.3 min walk)
Sarnie 67 Catering28m (0.3 min walk)
No 44 Fish Bar29m (0.4 min walk)
atm35m (0.4 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Market Square, 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

Pioneer Square bus_stop232m
Bicester Village Rail Station rail_station459m
Bicester North Rail Station rail_station727m

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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.

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