Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
31 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
About 31 Oxford Castle
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31 Oxford Castle is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oxford (OX1 1AY). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity. At 53 m² this is the 16th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–105 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 32 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.
Held since March 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £341,000 is 42.1% above the 2011 sale price.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- BalconyYes
Building
- LiftYes
- ConciergeYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 June 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2019from Mar 2009
Hot Water
AveragePoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Low Energy Lighting
18%60%
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 31 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
31 Oxford Castle has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£341,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2011)
£240,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
4 March 2011Most recent
£240,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 1AY: £380,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in OX1 1AY
19 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Sold Nov 2025
£380,00012 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Sold Mar 2025
£380,00013 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Sold Nov 2023
£205,00028 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Sold May 2023
£586,00034 Oxford Castle, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Sold Nov 2022
£525,000
Versus other New Road homes
Four headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 31 Oxford Castle stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,528
Street avg £5,903
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Oxford district page.
Crime
286/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Westgate — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Activate Learning. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX1 1AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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