23 Friars Wharf, Oxford, OX1 1RU
About 23 Friars Wharf
23 Friars Wharf is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oxford (OX1 1RU). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 47 m² this is the 11th smallest of 52 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£637/sq ft) was about 119.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016. At 47 m² it's 27.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 51 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Central heatingYes
- Solar panelsYes
Energy performance
23 Friars Wharf's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
23 Friars Wharf has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
10applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 23 Friars Wharf was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£332,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£322,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
1 March 2016Most recent
£322,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 1RU: £289,000 (2024–2014).
Versus other Friars Wharf homes
On price per m², 23 Friars Wharf stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£6,862
Street avg £4,273
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Speedwell Stand — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB







