Spiceball Park Road
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 (75) 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 (75) 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%
Good entry point at £125,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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 (87) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Spiceball Park Road is located in Cherwell, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 951 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 564 violent offences were recorded (59% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), restaurant (3), and bar (2). The closest is The Waterside Bar (bar, 46m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 212m away. The median property price is £125,000, though prices have fallen 25% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 453m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Spiceball Park Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Spiceball Leisure Centre 121m · 2 min walk
- énergie Fitness 505m · 6 min walk
- 10th Planet Banbury 978m · 12 min walk
- EP Gym 1019m · 13 min walk
- PureGym 1160m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- The Orchard Health Centre 696m · 9 min walk
- Banbury CHAMHS 710m · 9 min walk
- Horton Midwifery-led Unit 1154m · 14 min walk
- The Horton General Hospital 1157m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Banbury 542m · 7 min walk
- Horton Library 1140m · 14 min walk
- Neithrop 1454m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bridge Street Garden 257m · 3 min walk
- Spiceball Country Park 395m · 5 min walk
- Moorfield Park 439m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury 454m · 6 min walk
- Dashwood Banbury Academy 612m · 8 min walk
- St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 934m · 12 min walk
- Harriers Banbury Academy 1063m · 13 min walk
- St John's Catholic Primary School 1671m · 21 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.
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