Larch Close
Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 59% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 59% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 59% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£230,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Larch Close is located in Vale of White Horse, near Oxford, Oxfordshire. Crime levels are below the local average (46 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is New Lucky House (fast food, 72m). The nearest transport stop is 47m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £230,000, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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: hot
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 Larch Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Project PT - Botley Gym 576m · 7 min walk
libraries (2)
- Botley Library 553m · 7 min walk
- Botley 620m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Lower Field 455m · 6 min walk
- Louie Memorial Playing Fields 457m · 6 min walk
- Raleigh Park 495m · 6 min walk
- Hinksey Heights Nature Park 1258m · 16 min walk
schools (2)
- North Hinksey Church of England Primary School 688m · 9 min walk
- Botley School 755m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cumnor Hill — Vale of White Horse50
- Abingdon Road — Vale of White Horse51
- Barton Lane — Vale of White Horse50
- School Close — Vale of White Horse52
- Maple Close — Vale of White Horse52
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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