Overthorpe Road
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £559,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 55% 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: 55% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (17), safety (45), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: 55% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (17), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£559,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 55% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Overthorpe Road is located in Cherwell, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 81 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% of reported crimes. 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 212m away. The median property price is £559,000, with exceptional growth of 55% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 339m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Overthorpe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- énergie Fitness 771m · 10 min walk
- Spiceball Leisure Centre 1184m · 15 min walk
- EP Gym 1245m · 16 min walk
- 10th Planet Banbury 1265m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Horton Midwifery-led Unit 1755m · 22 min walk
- The Horton General Hospital 1870m · 23 min walk
- The Orchard Health Centre 1966m · 25 min walk
- Banbury CHAMHS 1982m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Banbury 1619m · 20 min walk
- Horton Library 1942m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Moorfield Park 919m · 12 min walk
- Bridge Street Park 1107m · 14 min walk
- Bridge Street Garden 1156m · 14 min walk
- Bankside Park 1367m · 17 min walk
- Spiceball Country Park 1382m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 340m · 4 min walk
- Dashwood Banbury Academy 725m · 9 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury 1721m · 22 min walk
- The Grange Community Primary School 1987m · 25 min walk
- St John's Catholic Primary School 1987m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Woburn Close — Cherwell47
- Old Arncott Road — Cherwell45
- Sorrel Road — Cherwell45
- Augustan Road — Cherwell45
- Lakesmere Close — Cherwell44
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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