Wharf Close
Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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 — 3% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£737,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Wharf Close is located in Vale of White Horse, near Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 90 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 252m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £737,500, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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 Wharf Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Abingdon boat house 649m · 8 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Abingdon Keystone Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub 564m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Margaret Brown Garden 76m · 1 min walk
- Hales Meadow 334m · 4 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 724m · 9 min walk
- Southern Town Park 786m · 10 min walk
- Marina Park 925m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Carswell Community Primary School 656m · 8 min walk
- Caldecott Primary School 688m · 9 min walk
- Thameside Primary School 751m · 9 min walk
- St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon 1217m · 15 min walk
- John Mason School 1237m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Turberville Close — Vale of White Horse51
- Manor Court — Vale of White Horse50
- River View Terrace — Vale of White Horse56
- John Morris Road — Vale of White Horse57
- St Amand Drive — Vale of White Horse53
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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