Bath Street

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Urban convenience Medium confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £550,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

50
Liveability Score
Top 29% in OxfordTop 41% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 5 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

Price anomaly

Median price £550,000 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.

How Life Works Here

Bath Street 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 dominates reports. 167 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), hairdresser (2), and atm (1). The closest is H.I.M. (hairdresser, 17m). The nearest transport stop is 63m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £550,000, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 5 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 352m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. 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.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (35)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£550,000
Median Price
5
Transactions (2017–2025)
-8.3%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

H.I.M.17m (0.2 min walk)
The Greek Takeaway22m (0.3 min walk)
Mo's Bros25m (0.3 min walk)
Philly's Burger31m (0.4 min walk)
The Retro Room41m (0.5 min walk)
atm43m (0.5 min walk)
St Clements Street Post Office43m (0.5 min walk)
Zenobia Food Store45m (0.6 min walk)
The Coconut Tree51m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Bath Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (5)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (4)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Glebe Street bus_stop63m
South Park bus_stop146m
St Clements Street bus_stop192m
Cherwell Street bus_stop235m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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.