Roding Way
South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £270,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (34/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (34/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £270,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (34) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Roding Way is located in South Oxfordshire, near Didcot, Oxfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (59 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Ockley Brook) is 166m away. The median property price is £270,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 420m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Roding Way in South Oxfordshire on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Roding Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Snap Fitness 865m · 11 min walk
- PureGym 983m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Didcot 1278m · 16 min walk
- Didcot Libary 1389m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ladygrove Hill 485m · 6 min walk
- Marsh Recreation Ground 823m · 10 min walk
- Millbrook Estate 1080m · 14 min walk
- Smallbones Recreation Ground 1419m · 18 min walk
- Broadway Gardens 1470m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 420m · 5 min walk
- Ladygrove Park Primary School 705m · 9 min walk
- Lydalls Nursery School 877m · 11 min walk
- Willowcroft Community School 1424m · 18 min walk
- Manor Primary School 1501m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Beaulieu Mews — South Oxfordshire54
- Stort Close — South Oxfordshire60
- Torridge Drive — South Oxfordshire58
- Washford Glen — South Oxfordshire56
- Clevemede — South Oxfordshire59
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: