39 Buckingham Street, Oxford, OX1 4LH
About 39 Buckingham Street
39 Buckingham Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Oxford (OX1 4LH). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £450,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£747/sq ft) was about 151.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Building
- TenureFreehold
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
39 Buckingham Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
21applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 39 Buckingham Street
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.
£458,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 19 years.
£450,000
Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
29 November 2024Most recent
£450,000
+16.1%over 1 year8 March 2023
£387,500
+6.5%over 6 years22 September 2016
£364,000
+118.0%over 11 years16 June 2005
£167,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 4LH: £675,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in OX1 4LH
Versus other Buckingham Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 39 Buckingham Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£8,036
Street avg £4,566
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 111 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 4.7 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
0.2 km
Whitehouse Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB







