Alma Place
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (40) and walkability (90) 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 (40) and walkability (90) 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 — 2% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£535,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Alma Place is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 351 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 167 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 15 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (5), cafe (4), and convenience (2). The closest is Chabad House of Oxford (place of worship, 21m). The nearest transport stop is 114m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £535,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 331m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district. 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), 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alma Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Gallery Bouldering 184m · 2 min walk
- Yoga Venue 388m · 5 min walk
- Iffley Road Sports Complex 467m · 6 min walk
hospitals (5)
- East Oxford Sexual Health Clinic 182m · 2 min walk
- BPAS Oxford 186m · 2 min walk
- East Oxford Health Centre 564m · 7 min walk
- TalkingSpace Plus 609m · 8 min walk
- Manzil Resource Centre 649m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wolfson Library 790m · 10 min walk
- Social Science Library 1025m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Clement’s Garden 279m · 4 min walk
- Angel and Greyhound Meadow 338m · 4 min walk
- Rose Garden 461m · 6 min walk
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden 532m · 7 min walk
- Fellows' Garden 680m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- East Oxford Primary School 332m · 4 min walk
- Comper Nursery School 912m · 11 min walk
- St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 975m · 12 min walk
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City 1150m · 14 min walk
- Larkrise Primary School 1344m · 17 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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