Red Lion Square
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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
Good with limitations — walkable.
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
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
Red Lion Square is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 2427 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 957 violent offences were recorded (39% 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. The closest is Priority Club Bar (bar, 9m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (George Street) is 88m 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 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Red Lion Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Buzz Gym 377m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 463m · 6 min walk
- Naomi Swain 749m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northgate Health Centre 224m · 3 min walk
- KES@Northgate 232m · 3 min walk
- Luther Street Medical Centre 742m · 9 min walk
- Oxford Hormone Cliinic 1167m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Bodleian Art, Archaeology and Ancient World Library & Griffith Institute 148m · 2 min walk
- Taylor Institution 173m · 2 min walk
- Nizami Ganjavi Library 188m · 2 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rose Garden 140m · 2 min walk
- Fellows' Garden 223m · 3 min walk
- Master's Garden 245m · 3 min walk
- Fellows' Garden 255m · 3 min walk
- Gooseberry Garden 278m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- West Oxford Community Primary School 1090m · 14 min walk
- St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 1121m · 14 min walk
- Grandpont Nursery School 1237m · 16 min walk
- St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 1498m · 19 min walk
- New Hinksey Church of England Primary School 1782m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Gloucester Street — Oxford56
- St Ebbes Street — Oxford57
- St George's Place — Oxford58
- Wheatsheaf Yard — Oxford53
- Beaumont Street — Oxford50
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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