Chestnut Avenue
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
Safety score of 30 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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£540,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Chestnut Avenue is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 281 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Courtside at Bury Knowle (cafe, 76m). The nearest transport stop is 321m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £540,000, with a slight decline of 6% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 454m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Chestnut Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 545m · 7 min walk
- Barton Leisure Centre 1127m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Imaginatal 455m · 6 min walk
- Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre 693m · 9 min walk
- Mobile MRI 984m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Headington 212m · 3 min walk
- Cairns Library 792m · 10 min walk
- Barton Library 846m · 11 min walk
- Girdlestone Memorial Library 1144m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Bury Knowle Park 218m · 3 min walk
- Magdalen Quarry Local Nature Reserve 598m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford 454m · 6 min walk
- Barton Park Primary School 679m · 8 min walk
- Bayards Hill School 930m · 12 min walk
- Headington Quarry Nursery School 932m · 12 min walk
- Slade Nursery School 1501m · 19 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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