Knolles Road
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
Safety score of 25 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 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 65). and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£360,000) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Knolles Road is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 415 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Cowley Convenience Store (convenience, 74m). The nearest transport stop is 172m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £360,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 217m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Knolles Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- FeelFit Gym 179m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 390m · 5 min walk
- David Lloyd Sports Centre 775m · 10 min walk
- Oxford and District Indoor Bowls Club 954m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1426m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Blackberry Clinic 495m · 6 min walk
- Oxford Brain and Mind 1795m · 22 min walk
- Churchill Hospital 1965m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cowley 526m · 7 min walk
- Littlemore 1064m · 13 min walk
- Blackbird Leys 1633m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gaisford Road Recreation Ground 379m · 5 min walk
- Herschel Crescent Recreation Ground 705m · 9 min walk
- Horspath Road Recreation Ground 854m · 11 min walk
- Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground 893m · 11 min walk
- Cowley Marsh Nature Park 934m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School 217m · 3 min walk
- Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School 444m · 6 min walk
- St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley 593m · 7 min walk
- Tyndale Community School 872m · 11 min walk
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore 908m · 11 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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