Skene Close
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £359,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Skene Close is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 138 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 112m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £359,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 263m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Skene Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 959m · 12 min walk
- Yoga Venue 1285m · 16 min walk
- Iyengar Yoga Oxford 1430m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Churchill Hospital 466m · 6 min walk
- Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre 835m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Knowledge Centre 292m · 4 min walk
- Girdlestone Memorial Library 668m · 8 min walk
- Headington 1301m · 16 min walk
- Cairns Library 1303m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Boundary Brook Wildlife Corridor 185m · 2 min walk
- American Garden 361m · 4 min walk
- Oldchapel Wildlife Garden 607m · 8 min walk
- Staunton Road Rest Area 1058m · 13 min walk
- Staunton Road Open Space 1083m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Cheney School 264m · 3 min walk
- Oxford Spires Academy 1052m · 13 min walk
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford 1063m · 13 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford 1452m · 18 min walk
- St Frideswide Church of England Primary School 1540m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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