Abbey Road
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £685,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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), 17% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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), 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£685,000) or poorly connected (transport 70). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Abbey Road is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 187 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. 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 133m away. The median property price is £685,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 34 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. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 394m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Abbey Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- West Oxford Bowls Club 252m · 3 min walk
- West Oxford Community Centre 254m · 3 min walk
- Vishuddha Yoga Centre 312m · 4 min walk
- Naomi Swain 749m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northgate Health Centre 971m · 12 min walk
- KES@Northgate 982m · 12 min walk
- Oxford Hormone Cliinic 1396m · 17 min walk
- Cavendish Imaging Oxford 1397m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Sainsbury Library 263m · 3 min walk
- Bodleian Humanities Library 876m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Snakes Island 248m · 3 min walk
- Botley Park 320m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- West Oxford Community Primary School 395m · 5 min walk
- St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 1381m · 17 min walk
- Grandpont Nursery School 1485m · 19 min walk
- St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 1516m · 19 min walk
- St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford 1560m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Stable Close — Oxford49
- Rewley Road — Oxford49
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- Sadler Walk — Oxford47
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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