Norfolk Street
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £400,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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 90), 11% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Norfolk Street 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 dominate reports. 591 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 107m away. The median property price is £400,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 69 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The surrounding LSOA is densely populated, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Norfolk Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Buzz Gym 187m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 238m · 3 min walk
- Jiu-Jitsu Republic 553m · 7 min walk
- Vishuddha Yoga Centre 696m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Luther Street Medical Centre 412m · 5 min walk
- Northgate Health Centre 494m · 6 min walk
- KES@Northgate 504m · 6 min walk
- Oxford Hormone Cliinic 1660m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Oxford Central 170m · 2 min walk
- Oxford Westgate Library 255m · 3 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Paradise Square Gardens 75m · 1 min walk
- Castle Garden 196m · 2 min walk
- St Ebbe's Church Garden 239m · 3 min walk
- Fellows' Garden 268m · 3 min walk
- Oxpens Meadow 278m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 663m · 8 min walk
- Grandpont Nursery School 778m · 10 min walk
- West Oxford Community Primary School 905m · 11 min walk
- New Hinksey Church of England Primary School 1351m · 17 min walk
- St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 1950m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Paradise Square — Oxford52
- Woodins Way — Oxford49
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- New Inn Hall Street — Oxford55
- Rewley Road — Oxford55
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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