Western Road
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £759,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 2% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£759,500) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Western Road is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 111 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Ethos Caffe (restaurant, 69m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 151m away. The median property price is £759,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 171m away. 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. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
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 Western Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Jiu-Jitsu Republic 174m · 2 min walk
- PureGym 579m · 7 min walk
- Buzz Gym 678m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Luther Street Medical Centre 306m · 4 min walk
- Northgate Health Centre 895m · 11 min walk
- KES@Northgate 897m · 11 min walk
- East Oxford Sexual Health Clinic 1459m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Oxford Central 749m · 9 min walk
- Oxford Westgate Library 754m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- War Memorial Gardens 490m · 6 min walk
- Rose Garden 492m · 6 min walk
- Circle Garden 498m · 6 min walk
- Hinksey Park 566m · 7 min walk
- Fellows' Garden 579m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 172m · 2 min walk
- Grandpont Nursery School 244m · 3 min walk
- New Hinksey Church of England Primary School 739m · 9 min walk
- St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 1227m · 15 min walk
- West Oxford Community Primary School 1427m · 18 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.
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