Crown Street
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
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.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 75). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
Out of reach (£575,000) 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.
How Life Works Here
Crown Street is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 159 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), fast_food (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Eastern & Continental (convenience, 57m). The nearest transport stop is 127m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £575,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 213m 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 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% 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
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
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Crown Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Yoga Venue 127m · 2 min walk
- Gallery Bouldering 236m · 3 min walk
- Iffley Road Sports Complex 468m · 6 min walk
- Magdalen Road Gym 604m · 8 min walk
- Every Body Studio 608m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- East Oxford Sexual Health Clinic 213m · 3 min walk
- BPAS Oxford 216m · 3 min walk
- East Oxford Health Centre 273m · 3 min walk
- TalkingSpace Plus 322m · 4 min walk
- Manzil Resource Centre 351m · 4 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wolfson Library 1102m · 14 min walk
- Social Science Library 1347m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Manzil Way Gardens 294m · 4 min walk
- St Clement’s Garden 386m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- East Oxford Primary School 213m · 3 min walk
- Comper Nursery School 580m · 7 min walk
- St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 819m · 10 min walk
- Larkrise Primary School 1039m · 13 min walk
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City 1331m · 17 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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