Lake Street
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £500,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 74% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 74% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 74% 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%
Out of reach (£500,000) 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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Lake Street is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime rates are above average, with 185 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 161m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £500,000, with exceptional growth of 74% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 129m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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)
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: 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 Lake Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hinksey Heated Outdoor Pool 100m · 1 min walk
- Jiu-Jitsu Republic 702m · 9 min walk
- Buzz Gym 1304m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Luther Street Medical Centre 925m · 12 min walk
- Oxford Brain and Mind 1396m · 18 min walk
- Northgate Health Centre 1508m · 19 min walk
- KES@Northgate 1509m · 19 min walk
- East Oxford Sexual Health Clinic 1612m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Hinksey Park 109m · 1 min walk
- Hinksey Ponds 362m · 4 min walk
- OxGrow 662m · 8 min walk
- Christ Church Meadow 996m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- New Hinksey Church of England Primary School 129m · 2 min walk
- Grandpont Nursery School 490m · 6 min walk
- St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 596m · 8 min walk
- St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 961m · 12 min walk
- East Oxford Primary School 1729m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Edith Road — Oxford41
- Newton Road — Oxford39
- Stevenson Crescent — Oxford44
- School Place — Oxford39
- Wytham Street — Oxford39
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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