The Garth

Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England

Residential 🏘 Mixed character 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: Low High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

📈
Best fit: Investors Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.

👪 Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Fair

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

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £385,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

50
Liveability Score
Top 6% in Cherwell Top 7% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 31 transactions

How Life Works Here

The Garth is located in Cherwell, near Yarnton, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 123 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 60% 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 104m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £385,000, though prices have fallen 46% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 329m away. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (55)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£385,000
Median Price
31
Transactions (2014–2026)
-45.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

Yarnton Post Office 170m (2.1 min walk)
Subway 176m (2.2 min walk)
atm 176m (2.2 min walk)

Transport Links

The Garth HaR bus_stop 104m
The Garth East bus_stop 161m
Woodstock Road Services bus_stop 169m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.