Oaklands Close
Winchester, Hampshire, England
Reality check: At £779,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 14% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (17), safety (45), 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 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 14% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (17), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£779,000) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 14% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Environment score 17/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Oaklands Close is located in Winchester, Hampshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 120 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 65% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is One Stop (convenience, 91m). The nearest transport stop is 145m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £779,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 335m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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), 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Oaklands Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Sarah Crudgington Fitness and Sports Massage 1280m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stanmore Community Library 746m · 9 min walk
- Martial Rose Library 1281m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Oliver Cromwell's Battery 835m · 10 min walk
- Whiteshute Ridge 1279m · 16 min walk
- Olivers Battery Recreation Ground 1543m · 19 min walk
- Oram's Arbour 1886m · 24 min walk
- The Royal Hampshire Regiment Memorial Garden and Museum 1980m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Kings' School 335m · 4 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester 546m · 7 min walk
- Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School 1174m · 15 min walk
- The Westgate School 1712m · 21 min walk
- St Faith's Church of England Primary School 1772m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Enmill Lane — Winchester41
- Garrison Hill — Winchester41
- Upper Church Road — Winchester40
- Monarch Way — Winchester43
- Kings Avenue — Winchester46
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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