Read Place
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £255,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 159% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 159% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 159% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£255,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Low walkability (25) and transport (30) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
How Life Works Here
Read Place is located in Cherwell, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 121 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 70% 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 439m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £255,000, with exceptional growth of 159% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Read Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 1478m · 18 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1817m · 23 min walk
- Clip 'n Climb Bicester 1868m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bicester Community Hospital 1583m · 20 min walk
- Ox Beauty 1844m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Swale Park 36m · 0 min walk
- Swale Park 50m · 1 min walk
- Graven Hill Play Area 224m · 3 min walk
- Graven Hill Village Green 265m · 3 min walk
- Langford Village Park 748m · 9 min walk
schools (4)
- Langford Village Community Primary School 1152m · 14 min walk
- St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School 1532m · 19 min walk
- Whitelands Academy 1566m · 20 min walk
- Longfields Primary and Nursery School 1901m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Tancred Grove — Cherwell50
- Chadwick Place — Cherwell51
- Friend Way — Cherwell51
- Cherry Walk — Cherwell48
- Hull Lane — Cherwell51
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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