Ferry Hinksey Road
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £357,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 56% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 56% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 56% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £357,500, 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
Family score 30 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Ferry Hinksey Road is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 187 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Osney Island) is 315m away. The median property price is £357,500, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 127m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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
Other | 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 Ferry Hinksey Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- West Oxford Community Centre 297m · 4 min walk
- Vishuddha Yoga Centre 303m · 4 min walk
- West Oxford Bowls Club 450m · 6 min walk
- Naomi Swain 1266m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northgate Health Centre 1335m · 17 min walk
- Luther Street Medical Centre 1343m · 17 min walk
- KES@Northgate 1347m · 17 min walk
- Oxford Hormone Cliinic 1914m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Sainsbury Library 670m · 8 min walk
- Oxford Central 1032m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Oatlands Road Recreation Ground 205m · 3 min walk
- King George's Field 354m · 4 min walk
- Botley Park 403m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- West Oxford Community Primary School 128m · 2 min walk
- St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 1367m · 17 min walk
- Grandpont Nursery School 1446m · 18 min walk
- St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford 1983m · 25 min walk
- St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 1999m · 25 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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