Cave Street
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £408,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 (£408,000) 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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Cave 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). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 96m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £408,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 15 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 400m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: warm
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 Cave Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Gallery Bouldering 466m · 6 min walk
- Yoga Venue 516m · 6 min walk
- Iffley Road Sports Complex 757m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- BPAS Oxford 322m · 4 min walk
- East Oxford Sexual Health Clinic 325m · 4 min walk
- East Oxford Health Centre 660m · 8 min walk
- TalkingSpace Plus 692m · 9 min walk
- Manzil Resource Centre 737m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wolfson Library 575m · 7 min walk
- Social Science Library 828m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- St Clement’s Garden 196m · 2 min walk
- Angel and Greyhound Meadow 262m · 3 min walk
- Fellows' Garden 390m · 5 min walk
- Headington Hill Park 481m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- East Oxford Primary School 400m · 5 min walk
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City 860m · 11 min walk
- Comper Nursery School 1112m · 14 min walk
- St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 1262m · 16 min walk
- Larkrise Primary School 1577m · 20 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.
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