Castle Street
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
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%
At £562,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
High transport (70) and access (75) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £562,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £562,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Castle Street is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 2427 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 957 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), atm (1), and pub (1). The closest is The Swan & Castle (pub, 20m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 82m away. The median property price is £562,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The surrounding LSOA is densely populated, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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)
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 | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Castle Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Buzz Gym 62m · 1 min walk
- Jiu-Jitsu Republic 687m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northgate Health Centre 307m · 4 min walk
- KES@Northgate 318m · 4 min walk
- Luther Street Medical Centre 454m · 6 min walk
- Oxford Hormone Cliinic 1498m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Oxford Central 43m · 0 min walk
- Oxford Westgate Library 68m · 1 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- St Ebbe's Church Garden 142m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 795m · 10 min walk
- Grandpont Nursery School 912m · 11 min walk
- West Oxford Community Primary School 994m · 12 min walk
- New Hinksey Church of England Primary School 1469m · 18 min walk
- St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 1810m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Shoe Lane — Oxford52
- Cripley Road — Oxford51
- North Arcade — Oxford51
- Chain Alley — Oxford51
- George Street — Oxford54
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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