Saffron Crescent
West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
Reality check: At £274,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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), 16% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 16% 5-year growth.
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%
Price (£274,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Saffron Crescent is located in West Oxfordshire, near Carterton, Oxfordshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 83 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 72% 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 127m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £274,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 389m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% 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)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Saffron Crescent, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (4)
- Kilkenny Lane Country Park 538m · 7 min walk
- Brize Meadow Play Area 688m · 9 min walk
- Mary Ellis Country Park - North 987m · 12 min walk
- Mary Ellis Country Park - South 1242m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School 391m · 5 min walk
- Carterton Primary School 750m · 9 min walk
- Carterton Community College 767m · 10 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Carterton 1197m · 15 min walk
- Gateway Primary School 1246m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bathing Place Lane — West Oxfordshire53
- Carterton Road — West Oxfordshire53
- Strathmore Close — West Oxfordshire53
- The Old Dairy — West Oxfordshire53
- The Oaks — West Oxfordshire59
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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