Girdlestone Close
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£291,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Girdlestone Close is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 138 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Girdlestone Memorial Library (library, 144m). The nearest transport stop is 40m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £291,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: stable
Based on 7 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 Girdlestone Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 800m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 1588m · 20 min walk
- Barton Leisure Centre 1754m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Mobile MRI 301m · 4 min walk
- Churchill Hospital 422m · 5 min walk
- Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre 623m · 8 min walk
- Imaginatal 913m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Girdlestone Memorial Library 145m · 2 min walk
- Knowledge Centre 316m · 4 min walk
- Headington 1129m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rock Edge Local Nature Reserve 347m · 4 min walk
- Oldchapel Wildlife Garden 422m · 5 min walk
- Lye Valley Nature Reserve 469m · 6 min walk
- Boundary Brook Wildlife Corridor 479m · 6 min walk
- American Garden 578m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Slade Nursery School 616m · 8 min walk
- Wood Farm Primary School 616m · 8 min walk
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford 845m · 11 min walk
- Cheney School 860m · 11 min walk
- Tyndale Community School 1494m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Girdlestone Road — Oxford58
- Marston Street — Oxford56
- Sandy Lane — Oxford55
- Binswood Avenue — Oxford56
- Cavendish Road — Oxford56
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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