Wheatsheaf Yard
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. 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 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%
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
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Wheatsheaf Yard 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 dominates reports. 591 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 The Wheatsheaf (pub, 26m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (High Street) is 90m 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 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 47 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)
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 Wheatsheaf Yard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Buzz Gym 329m · 4 min walk
- Jiu-Jitsu Republic 785m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- KES@Northgate 195m · 2 min walk
- Northgate Health Centre 200m · 2 min walk
- Luther Street Medical Centre 450m · 6 min walk
- Cavendish Imaging Oxford 1493m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School 874m · 11 min walk
- Grandpont Nursery School 979m · 12 min walk
- New Hinksey Church of England Primary School 1466m · 18 min walk
- St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School 1590m · 20 min walk
- St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 1867m · 23 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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