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1 Marlborough Road, Oxford, OX1 4LW

8 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
156 m²
1679 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Marlborough Road

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

1 Marlborough Road is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Oxford (OX1 4LW). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

8 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 4 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension, solar panel installation and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for a garage conversion is awaiting a decision. At 156 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold December 2025 for £1,140,000. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£679/sq ft) was about 82.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from May 2014
EPC improved fromD61toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
21%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Marlborough Road, Oxford, OX1 4LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for a garage conversion is currently awaiting a decision.

8 applications on record at 1 Marlborough Road, Oxford, OX1 4LW

1 live now
7decisions8extensions102documents19nearby
  1. Jan 2015
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m, for which the maximum height would be 3.90m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.60m.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    14/03387/H42
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision
  4. Solar PanelsDecision

+ 5 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (7 on record)
  • All 8 applications on this property in full, plus 19 notable nearby
  • The 102 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 1 Marlborough Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,140,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 December 2025Most recent

    £1,140,000

    +56.2%over 11 years

  2. 24 June 2014

    £730,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in OX1 4LW: £680,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Marlborough Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Marlborough Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,308

Street avg £4,936

Strongly above

Floor Area

156 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Marlborough Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

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
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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.
Full Oxford report

Crime

286/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Speedwell Stand — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School. 19 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 4LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for OX1 4LW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for OX1 4LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

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

Common questions

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