Oxford Road
Leeds, England
Reality check: At £270,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Safety score of 25 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £270,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Oxford Road is located in Leeds, near Guiseley. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 110 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Guiseley Supermarket (convenience, 14m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Railway Station) is 86m away. The median property price is £270,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 45 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 82m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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 | 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 Oxford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Karisma Health Studio 235m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 806m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Guiseley library 213m · 3 min walk
- Guiseley Library 398m · 5 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Springfield Park Community Orchard 316m · 4 min walk
- Parkinson's Park community Orchard 439m · 6 min walk
- Parkinson’s Park 549m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Guiseley Primary School 82m · 1 min walk
- St. Oswald's CofE Primary School 459m · 6 min walk
- Green Meadows Academy 677m · 8 min walk
- Guiseley School 681m · 8 min walk
- Yeadon Westfield Junior School 1318m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Spring Valley Croft — Leeds50
- Bowman Lane — Leeds48
- Varley Street — Leeds45
- Springfield Road — Leeds49
- Shires Road — Leeds46
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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