Woodpecker Close
Cherwell, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £270,975, this is a premium entry point. Strong 40% 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: 40% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 40% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 £270,975 — price is manageable but connectivity (70) or environment (64) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Woodpecker Close is located in Cherwell, near Bicester, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 109 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 59% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 368m away. The median property price is £270,975, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 444m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% 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), 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
Terraced | 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 Woodpecker Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Clip 'n Climb Bicester 536m · 7 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1060m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Ox Beauty 1032m · 13 min walk
- Bicester Community Hospital 1282m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Langford Park 187m · 2 min walk
- Garth Park 486m · 6 min walk
- Langford Orchard 493m · 6 min walk
- Langford Village Park 798m · 10 min walk
- Spider Park 1054m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Langford Village Community Primary School 444m · 6 min walk
- Longfields Primary and Nursery School 748m · 9 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester 1417m · 18 min walk
- Glory Farm Primary School 1662m · 21 min walk
- Bardwell School 1757m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Anniversary Avenue East — Cherwell55
- Corncrake Way — Cherwell57
- The Bramblings — Cherwell57
- Chaffinch Road — Cherwell53
- Coach House Mews — Cherwell57
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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