Barnes Close
South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £216,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 15% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 15% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £216,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Barnes Close is located in South Oxfordshire, near Didcot, Oxfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (70 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 57m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £216,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 143m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Barnes Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Didcot Wave Leisure Pool 417m · 5 min walk
- Didcot Boxing Academy 950m · 12 min walk
- PureGym 1125m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Didcot Libary 962m · 12 min walk
- Didcot 971m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Edmonds Park 594m · 7 min walk
- Stubbings Land 1039m · 13 min walk
- Loyd Recreation Park 1430m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Northbourne Church of England Primary School 144m · 2 min walk
- Willowcroft Community School 677m · 8 min walk
- Hagbourne Church of England Primary School 745m · 9 min walk
- Didcot Girls' School 1193m · 15 min walk
- Manor Primary School 1208m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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- Downs Road — South Oxfordshire55
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- Morse Road — South Oxfordshire53
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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