South Bar Street
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £245,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 126% 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: liquid market (score 90), 126% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 126% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £245,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (65) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
South Bar Street is located in Cherwell, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 430 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 226 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Dashwood Road) is 102m away. The median property price is £245,000, with exceptional growth of 126% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 295m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 South Bar Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Spiceball Leisure Centre 901m · 11 min walk
- 10th Planet Banbury 951m · 12 min walk
- EP Gym 1007m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1550m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Horton General Hospital 629m · 8 min walk
- Banbury CHAMHS 681m · 8 min walk
- The Orchard Health Centre 697m · 9 min walk
- Horton Midwifery-led Unit 732m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Banbury 267m · 3 min walk
- Horton Library 534m · 7 min walk
- Neithrop 924m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- A Pocketful of Sunshine 376m · 5 min walk
- People's Park 457m · 6 min walk
- The Rose Garden 477m · 6 min walk
- Easington Park 501m · 6 min walk
- People's Park Community Garden 555m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Harriers Banbury Academy 296m · 4 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury 685m · 9 min walk
- Wykham Park 1050m · 13 min walk
- Futures Institute Banbury 1050m · 13 min walk
- Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form 1196m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Calthorpe Road — Cherwell50
- Campbell Close — Cherwell46
- West Bar Street — Cherwell51
- Crouch Street — Cherwell51
- Dashwood Road — Cherwell50
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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