Leiden Square
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (35), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Leiden Square is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 1414 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 591 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 112m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The surrounding LSOA is densely populated, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. Overall, this street scores 38 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Leiden Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Buzz Gym 176m · 2 min walk
- Jiu-Jitsu Republic 477m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Luther Street Medical Centre 304m · 4 min walk
- Northgate Health Centre 481m · 6 min walk
- KES@Northgate 489m · 6 min walk
- Oxford Hormone Cliinic 1711m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Oxford Central 214m · 3 min walk
- Oxford Westgate Library 259m · 3 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- St Ebbe's Church Garden 188m · 2 min walk
- Oxpens Meadow 284m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 587m · 7 min walk
- Grandpont Nursery School 703m · 9 min walk
- West Oxford Community Primary School 1009m · 13 min walk
- New Hinksey Church of England Primary School 1268m · 16 min walk
- St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 1686m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- South Arcade — Oxford38
- Brewer Street — Oxford41
- Pike Terrace — Oxford41
- Hare's Wharf — Oxford42
- Pennyfarthing Place — Oxford44
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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