Baker Close
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 30% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 30% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£353,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £353,000 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Baker Close is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 97 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is drugs. Violent offences account for 38% 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 115m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £353,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 367m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Baker Close in Oxford on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Baker Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Barton Leisure Centre 648m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1323m · 16 min walk
- The Gym 1952m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mobile MRI 1177m · 15 min walk
- Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre 1271m · 16 min walk
- Imaginatal 1358m · 17 min walk
- Churchill Hospital 1708m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Barton Library 1174m · 15 min walk
- Girdlestone Memorial Library 1227m · 15 min walk
- Headington 1329m · 17 min walk
- Knowledge Centre 1632m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Stansfeld Park 360m · 4 min walk
- Magdalen Quarry Local Nature Reserve 712m · 9 min walk
- Magdalen Wood West 1179m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Headington Quarry Nursery School 368m · 5 min walk
- Endeavour Academy, Oxford 640m · 8 min walk
- Bayards Hill School 681m · 8 min walk
- Slade Nursery School 939m · 12 min walk
- Wood Farm Primary School 939m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Douglas Downes Close — Oxford52
- St Ebbas Close — Oxford52
- Shelley Close — Oxford52
- Cunliffe Close — Oxford53
- Frenchay Road — Oxford53
Data Transparency
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.