Ridge Close
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £241,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% 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: 24% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 24% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £241,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ridge Close is located in Cherwell, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 280 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Hightown Gardens for Hospital) is 194m away. The median property price is £241,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% within its district.
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
Semi-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 Ridge Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- 10th Planet Banbury 385m · 5 min walk
- EP Gym 426m · 5 min walk
- énergie Fitness 1130m · 14 min walk
- Spiceball Leisure Centre 1141m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Horton Midwifery-led Unit 124m · 2 min walk
- The Horton General Hospital 256m · 3 min walk
- Banbury CHAMHS 1349m · 17 min walk
- The Orchard Health Centre 1357m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Horton Library 368m · 5 min walk
- Banbury 672m · 8 min walk
- Neithrop 1606m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Saint Louis Meadow Park 341m · 4 min walk
- Bankside Park 532m · 7 min walk
- Bridge Street Garden 851m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- The Grange Community Primary School 618m · 8 min walk
- St John's Catholic Primary School 618m · 8 min walk
- Harriers Banbury Academy 681m · 8 min walk
- Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form 851m · 11 min walk
- Dashwood Banbury Academy 1017m · 13 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.