Sheep Street
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
At £416,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (70) and services (100) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High transport (70) and access (100) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Sheep Street 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 17 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (4), dentist (2), and hairdresser (2). The closest is Superdrug (pharmacy, 9m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 140m away. The median property price is £416,000, though prices have fallen 55% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 365m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sheep Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 142m · 2 min walk
- Clip 'n Climb Bicester 599m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Ox Beauty 123m · 2 min walk
- Bicester Community Hospital 526m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Garth Park 443m · 6 min walk
- Spider Park 733m · 9 min walk
- Langford Park 734m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Longfields Primary and Nursery School 366m · 5 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester 499m · 6 min walk
- The Bicester School 658m · 8 min walk
- Bure Park Primary School 1312m · 16 min walk
- Southwold Primary School 1502m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Crown Walk — Cherwell54
- Spiceball Park Road — Cherwell51
- Wesley Lane — Cherwell54
- Market Square — Cherwell58
- Manorsfield Road — 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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