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5 Abbey Walk, Osney Lane, Oxford, OX1 1NN

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Abbey Walk

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Abbey Walk is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Oxford (OX1 1NN). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (31–39 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since August 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 20% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 sits 190.1% above the 1999 sale of £81,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 20.7% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

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 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from May 2010
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Abbey Walk, Osney Lane, Oxford, OX1 1NN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Abbey Walk 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Abbey Walk's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.0% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£81,000

Growth on file: 20.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 August 1999Most recent

    £81,000

    +20.0%over 8 months
  2. 20 November 1998

    £67,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 1NN: £147,500 (2006–2002).

On the street

Versus other Osney Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Abbey Walk is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,613

Street avg £4,373

Strongly below

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 34 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Abbey Walk

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

286/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Frideswide Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

West Oxford Community Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around OX1 1NN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX1 1NN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 1NN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Abbey Walk, Osney Lane, Oxford, OX1 1NN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.