Marston Street
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £600,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% 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), 42% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£600,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Marston Street is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 279 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Gallery Bouldering (sports centre, 44m). The nearest transport stop is 126m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £600,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 319m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marston Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Gallery Bouldering 45m · 1 min walk
- Yoga Venue 297m · 4 min walk
- Iffley Road Sports Complex 326m · 4 min walk
- Oxford Judo 395m · 5 min walk
hospitals (5)
- East Oxford Sexual Health Clinic 211m · 3 min walk
- BPAS Oxford 217m · 3 min walk
- East Oxford Health Centre 462m · 6 min walk
- TalkingSpace Plus 511m · 6 min walk
- Oxford Brain and Mind 771m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- St Clement’s Garden 398m · 5 min walk
- Angel and Greyhound Meadow 547m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- East Oxford Primary School 319m · 4 min walk
- Comper Nursery School 715m · 9 min walk
- St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 782m · 10 min walk
- Larkrise Primary School 1133m · 14 min walk
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City 1332m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Sandy Lane — Oxford51
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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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